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Accounting change scrambles coal mine emissions
Changes to measurement methods have led several major coal mines to report drastically lower carbon emissions in 2024.
In Europe, You Can Be Sued for Not Taking Action on Climate Change. In the U.S., It’s the Opposite.
The European Commission—the executive arm of the European Union—recently watered down its flagship climate accounting policies amid pushback from countries within the bloc and from companies that said ...
Opinion
Six Ways Companies Can Lead On Decarbonization
Amid shifting policies and climate risks, proactive decarbonization is the key to long-term business stability.
Texas political leaders are indifferent, if not hostile, to climate change mitigation
The state government in Texas lacks planning procedures to address climate change. The lack of preparation reflects the ...
Inside Climate News23d
Vermont Might Change How It Accounts for Climate-Damaging Emissions. Here’s What’s at Stake
Yet climate advocates and researchers ... methane and nitrous oxide. Gross emissions accounting: A method of tracking greenhouse gas emissions within or otherwise attributable to a jurisdiction ...
Accounting Today27d
AICPA, CalCPA want more clarity on California climate rules
The American Institute of CPAs and the California Society of CPAs sent a joint comment letter to the California Air Resources Board asking for changes in the state's climate risk disclosure rules.
Forbes25d
SEC Votes To End Legal Defense Of Climate Disclosure Rule
including international accounting standards. The IFRS Standards were adopted in June 2023 as the global standard for sustainability and climate change reporting, including GHG emissions.