How green tech can help the U.S. gain traction on climate change

We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. When it comes to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), the United States is moving backwards, according to a report released earlier this year by the Rhodium Group, an independent research organization. The report says, "… progress in reducing U.S. GHG emissions was reversed in 2021, moving from 22.2% below 2005 levels in 2020 to only 17.4% in 2021, putting the U.S. even further off track from achieving its 2025 and 2030 climate targets." The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took on the trend and recently detailed newly proposed rules that would require companies -- both foreign and domestic that are registered with the SEC -- to report climate impact and emissions information. The proposal aims to bring standardization via policy to what has, until now, been largely optional -- unlike the EU, which established similar reporting requirements in 2014.