Farm Groups Rally Against SEC Proposal to Report Climate Data

Debate over disclosing carbon-emissions data centers on fears big companies would push costs on to suppliers

By Kristina Peterson and Patrick Thomas The Wall Street Journal

Oct. 29, 2022 5:30 am ET

Agriculture companies and farm groups have said the cost of generating emissions estimates would drive up food prices. PHOTO: TANNEN MAURY/SHUTTERSTOCK

WASHINGTON—Big agricultural groups say a proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring companies to report their carbon footprint could drive small farmers out of business. Click for full article.