Investor Focus On Climate Change Continues To Rise

Climate change has long been an area of focus for investors. Over the past several months, companies have come under greater scrutiny and have begun to face increased pressure from investors, regulators, activists, and the public to make commitments to programs, policies, practices, and disclosures regarding climate change. While historically, companies' boards of directors were not expected to oversee climate issues, today, it is widely accepted among investors that such issues fall squarely within the purview of boards' responsibilities. There are now ever-growing expectations that boards consider, engage with, and oversee their companies' respective approaches to climate change.