A large majority of respondents (90–96%) believe the cost of ignoring climate change will soon exceed the cost of fixing it and view future damages as financially larger than mitigation expenses . At the same time, 91–97% strongly back robust financial incentives such as tax credits, subsidies, or rebates to accelerate low‑carbon energy adoption . Moreover, 75–85% expect SEC‑mandated climate risk disclosures to compel companies to address climate change seriously .
Public consensus that the economic costs of ignoring climate change outweigh mitigation drives strong backing for policy incentives and regulatory disclosures.
Respondents believe the cost of ignoring climate change will soon exceed the cost of fixing it. Agreement levels ranged from 90% to 96%. Participants view future damages from climate change as financially larger than mitigation expenses.
Respondents expect that SEC-mandated climate risk disclosures will compel companies to address climate change seriously. Agreement levels ranged from 75% to 85%. Regulatory disclosure is seen as a lever for corporate accountability.
Government bodies and policymakers should establish robust financial incentives such as tax credits, subsidies, or rebates to accelerate the transition to lower‑carbon energy sources , reflecting strong public backing . Survey respondents show very high agreement (91–97%) with this approach and view the costs of inaction as exceeding mitigation expenses . Additionally, the expectation that SEC‑mandated climate risk disclosures will push companies to act seriously suggests that regulatory incentives are a credible pathway for driving low‑carbon investment .