We’ve all seen it where lots of information compiled to make a decision did little to suggest an obvious course. And that was 20 years ago, when it took leg work to gather that information, not just a few keystrokes in your browser. Getting stuck in analysis was a problem thousands of years ago and…
SEC seeks to clarify climate change reporting
Surprising no one, the SEC released interpretive guidance on the presentation of global climate change risks last week. Specifically, the SEC’s interpretative guidance highlights the following areas as examples of where climate change may trigger disclosure requirements: Impact of Legislation and Regulation: When assessing potential disclosure obligations, a company should consider whether the impact of…
Starbucks Customers React to Caloric Info
It appears Starbucks customers in New York are able to make intelligent decisions when provided with the information about the calorie content of food on the menu. A new study by Stanford released Jan. 6 examined consumer behavior before and after calorie counts were posted, and determined that when restaurants post calories on menu boards,…