Hi all –

Following the release of the Climate Risk Disclosure Act, please see short social guidance highlighting a New York Times piece on the financial risk of climate change, a press release on the bill from Union of Concerned Scientists, and amplification for a group letter supporting the bill. Please note that this content is (c)4. Please consult with your organization before using.

Feel free to adapt any of this language to best fit the voice and tone of your organization – let  me know if you have  any questions!

Thank you,

Marcy

Financial risk of climate change

What to say:

• Top financial regulator on the need to #ActOnClimate for the sake of the economy: “It’s abundantly clear that climate change poses financial risk to the stability of the financial system.” https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/climate/climate-financial-market-risk.html
• The climate crisis could change everything: our environment, our health, and our economy. More on the need to #ActOnClimate: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/climate/climate-financial-market-risk.html
• We *literally* can’t afford to wait to #ActOnClimate. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/climate/climate-financial-market-risk.html
• While the Trump administration works to suppress climate science, a top financial regulator is highlighting how the climate crisis threatens the economy. #ActOnClimate https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/climate/climate-financial-market-risk.html

UCS Press Release

What to say:

• READ: The House and Senate just introduced legislation to ensure that investors and the public can plan for a low-carbon future. #ActOnClimate https://www.ucsusa.org/press/2019/new-climate-risk-disclosure-bills-ensures-investors-and-public-have-more-information
• Climate change poses a grave threat to our economy. Today, the House and Senate took the first step to ensure that businesses will disclose their climate-related risk. (via @UCSUSA) #ActOnCimate https://www.ucsusa.org/press/2019/new-climate-risk-disclosure-bills-ensures-investors-and-public-have-more-information

Groups letter amplification

What to say:

• Religious leaders, environmental groups, and health care professionals are standing together in support of the Climate Risk Disclosure Act. More: https://ucs-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/global-warming/Climate+Risk+Disclosure+Sign-On+2019.pdf #ActOnClimate
• READ: 33 groups sent a letter in support of legislation to ensure that investors and the public have adequate information to assess the financial threat of climate change. #ActOnClimate https://ucs-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/global-warming/Climate+Risk+Disclosure+Sign-On+2019.pdf

Marcelene Sutter (she/her)

Digital Director | Climate Action Campaign

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msutter@cacampaign.com