A large majority of respondents see the economic cost of ignoring climate change as soon outweighing mitigation costs, with 90‑96% agreeing and they view SEC‑mandated climate‑risk disclosures as a key driver of corporate action, with 75‑85% agreement . They also strongly support robust financial incentives for low‑carbon energy, with 91‑97% in favor .
Public concern over imminent economic losses from inaction underpins strong backing for mitigation incentives and regulatory disclosures
Respondents indicated that the cost of ignoring climate change will soon exceed the cost of fixing it. This suggests they perceive future economic losses from inaction to outweigh mitigation expenses. Agreement with this view ranged from 90% to 96% of respondents.
Respondents believe that SEC-mandated climate risk disclosures will compel companies to take climate change seriously. This indicates they view regulatory requirements as a lever for corporate accountability on climate risks. Agreement levels for this view ranged from 75% to 85% of respondents.
Create and expand financial incentives such as tax credits, subsidies, and feed‑in tariffs to encourage the transition to lower‑carbon energy sources, aiming to reduce global warming promptly. Respondents perceive that the cost of ignoring climate change will soon exceed the cost of fixing it, suggesting that early mitigation through incentives is economically prudent. They also see SEC‑mandated climate risk disclosures as a lever that will compel companies to take climate risks seriously, reinforcing the rationale for incentive policies. Agreement on the need for strong incentives is high (91–97%).