Most Companies Plan to Voluntarily Disclose Climate Rules Data

Almost nine in ten companies say they’ll disclose extensive carbon-footprint data even beyond what many are required to produce, according to a new study by global consulting firm Workiva.

In the US, 86% of respondents in the survey released Tuesday said they plan to voluntarily comply with all or part with Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive even though they don’t have to.

European Union requirements ask companies that have subsidiaries in the bloc to discuss their impact on the communities where they operate plus other details on fair labor practices. Those reporting requirements could start as soon as 2026.

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