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SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission)

The US federal regulator for securities markets. It has brought enforcement actions against companies and investment advisers over misleading ESG and environmental statements made to investors.

EcoAppraise context

Environmental statements in investor materials, filings and fund documents fall under securities law as well as consumer law.

Related terms

ESG; SEC Climate Disclosure Rule; Greenwashing

Enforcement cases

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