While commercial leasing activity is anticipated to increase in 2024, it is also expected to linger below pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent survey by CBRE. The post Article: In an Uncertain Market, Owners and Occupiers Focus on Lease Management first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

Woodbridge, N.J. –April 11, 2024 – Visual Lease (VL), the #1 lease optimization software provider, today announced its Q1 results, reporting sustained double-digit annual recurring revenue and customer percentage growth, year-over-year. “At Visual Lease, we are witnessing a transformative year where Operational and Finance leaders are aligning to achieve value beyond baseline compliance requirements,” said Robert Michlewicz, VL’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our continued commitment to collaborating with our customers and partners allows VL to serve as a newfound system of record, seamlessly man ..read more

It took Gary Gensler’s SEC two years to get a rule requiring companies to disclose their climate impacts approved, but it’s only taken days for opponents to file legal challenges. The post Article: SEC chief Gary Gensler is getting hit from all sides on his new climate rule first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

The newly passed greenhouse gas disclosure rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission will have a significant impact on many industries, including commercial real estate. The post Tech Will Be Key for SEC Climate Disclosures first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted its watered down climate risk disclosure rule in a disputed 3-2 vote, but its future remains uncertain in the face of legal challenges and increasing polarisation around ESG topics. The post Uncertain future for adopted SEC climate risk disclosure rule first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted the long-awaited rule to enhance and standardise climate-related disclosures, with multiple changes compared to the original draft – something that SEC commissioner, Caroline Abbey Crenshaw, said represented “the bare minimum”. However, there has been a U-turn on including Scope 3 emissions. The post SEC adopts weakened climate disclosure rule in the face of strong pushback first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

After a long meeting, the SEC in a divided vote passed its long-expected greenhouse gas disclosure rule. While it changed “quite significantly” from the original more extensive form, as Anna Pinedo, a partner with law firm Mayer Brown, tells GlobeSt.com, there is still significant implications for CRE. The post How the SEC’s Climate Rule Impacts CRE first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted 3-2 Wednesday morning to approve rules that would initially require large corporations to report part of their carbon emissions, but not Scope 3 emissions. The post Article: SEC Unveils New Emission Standards, Much To The Relief Of CRE first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more

As businesses navigate the complexities of the post-pandemic landscape, the question of whether to lease or buy equipment is more pertinent than ever. The global health crisis, followed by economic fluctuations, has significantly impacted the equipment leasing market, prompting organizations to reevaluate their leasing strategies and financial planning. The Significance of Lease vs. Purchase Analysis A thorough lease versus purchase analysis is at the core of any equipment financing decision. This fundamental strategy supports organizations in determining the most cost-effective method for acq ..read more

A divided Securities and Exchange Commission voted three to two Wednesday to approve a new rule that would require companies to provide climate-related disclosures to investors, but scaled back the original proposal to exclude disclosure of so-called Scope 3 emissions from their supply chains, and to exempt many smaller companies. The post SEC approves watered-down climate disclosure rule first appeared on Visual Lease ..read more