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Experian has provided a moderate level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying. The company specifically names the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s CP21/18 consultation on ‘Enhancing climate-related disclosures by standard listed companies and seeking views on ESG topics in capital markets’ as the only climate-related policy it engaged with. It details its mechanism—responding to that consultation and direct engagement with the FCA—by submitting formal responses and sharing its position on proposed recommendations. Experian clearly outlines multiple outcomes it sought, including stronger climate-related disclosure requirements for listed companies, improved transparency and traceability in ESG ratings processes, alignment of reporting cycles, and greater accuracy of reported data. While this disclosure offers clear insight into its engagement process and objectives, it is confined to a single named policy initiative.
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Experian provides some insight into how it governs climate-related engagement, explaining that "Governmental institutions and policy makers across all our regions are identified as key stakeholders" and that "Our global sustainability team are directly involved in responding to public consultation on environmental issues relevant to our business, considering implications on risks & opportunities from emerging regulations." This indicates a defined internal function with responsibility for policy engagement and an explicit step—considering regulatory risks and opportunities—to keep that engagement in line with the company’s climate‐change strategy. The company also states that "We engage with policymakers to inform the development of appropriate legislation… Our engagements are therefore carefully aligned to our company climate change strategy," which demonstrates a declared process to align its lobbying activities with its climate goals. However, Experian does not disclose how that alignment is monitored or reviewed over time, offers no description of criteria used to test the positions of trade associations or other indirect lobbying channels, and does not identify any board-level body or named executive who signs off or oversees lobbying alignment. The absence of a public audit, formal monitoring schedule, or escalation mechanism suggests only a moderate level of transparency and accountability for its lobbying governance.
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