SEC Move Would Make it Harder for Shareholders to Push Companies on Climate Action

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a rule that allows shareholders to formally petition companies, one of the ways that shareholder advocacy groups have pressed for more action on climate and sustainability.

First covered Oct 3, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article

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8h Inside Climate News SEC Move Would Make it Harder for Shareholders to Push Companies on Climate Action — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to scrap a rule that allows shareholders to formally petition companies, one of the ways that shareholder…

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cii.org 10 10 Shareholder Proposal Faq%282%29 (cii.org)

federalregister.gov Rescission of Rule 14a-8's Federal Regulation of Shareholder Proposals and Amendments to Rule 14a-4

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