In this article, originally published in Natural Resources Law Network, Davies lawyers Sarah Powell, Zachary Silver and Robyn Barabash explain how new climate disclosure rules and standards have emerged in North America, focusing on recent developments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board.
The article covers expected timelines as well as differences in approach, such as greenhouse gas emissions disclosure requirements, and how they might present challenges for companies operating across jurisdictions.
Disclosure Interrupted: CSA Pauses Climate and Diversity Disclosure Rules
Apr. 28, 2025 - The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is pausing its work on climate-related and diversity-related disclosure rules in order “to support Canadian markets and issuers as they adapt to the recent developments in the U.S. and globally. ” Consistent with the CSA’s recent regulatory shift...
Consultation on Proposed Guidelines on Environmental Claims and the Competition Act
Feb. 28, 2025 - Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (Davies) is pleased to provide this submission to the Competition Bureau (Bureau) in response to its December 2024 draft guidelines, Environmental Claims and the Competition Act. The Davies Competition group is recognized as a leader by clients, peers...
