Engie Brasil Energia SA

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Engie Brasil Energia SA has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company explicitly names specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as "The State Policy for Energy Just Transition and the Energy Just Transition Pole of the South of the State of Santa Catarina," and provides additional context about these policies, including their focus on climate transition plans and sub-national scope in Brazil. Engie Brasil Energia also provides detailed information about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, describing direct lobbying actions, such as informing members of governments and parliaments, and indirect lobbying through professional associations and coalitions. For instance, the company states, "ENGIE defines lobbying activity as promoting and defending the interests of its entities by informing relevant stakeholders in technical, economic, environmental, and social fields." It also mentions specific associations it engages with, such as the Australian Hydrogen Council and the Malaysian Gas Association, and outlines its compliance with lobbying regulations in various jurisdictions, including the European Transparency Register and the Lobbying Disclosure Act in the U.S. Furthermore, the company has been clear about the specific policy outcomes it seeks through its lobbying efforts, such as advocating for "simplification and acceleration of permitting processes" for renewable energy projects and supporting the recognition of renewable assets as part of the "overriding public interest." Additionally, Engie Brasil Energia seeks to establish a framework for biomethane production and distribution, aiming for a target of 35 billion cubic meters annual production by 2030 as proposed in the REPowerEU Communication. These disclosures demonstrate a transparent articulation of desired policy changes and outcomes, ensuring accountability in its lobbying efforts.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	ENGIE Group demonstrates a strong governance framework for climate lobbying alignment, showcasing transparency, monitoring mechanisms, and accountability structures. The company has conducted a "review of its membership in professional and industrial associations and performed a detailed assessment of the alignment of these associations with the objectives of the Paris Agreement," ensuring indirect lobbying efforts are consistent with climate goals. This evaluation document is publicly available and updated regularly, with annual reassessments and updates published every two years or earlier if necessary, indicating robust monitoring processes. Oversight is provided by the Ethics, Environment and Sustainable Development Committee, which "reviews the Group's climate objectives, their configuration (ambition, definition, scope, deadlines and level of certification) and monitors their implementation," and the Board of Directors, which ensures alignment of lobbying activities with the company's climate strategy. Additionally, executive compensation is tied to climate objectives, with specific percentages linked to GHG reduction targets and renewable energy capacity, further reinforcing accountability. While these measures reflect a strong governance framework, the evidence does not mention a comprehensive lobbying audit or detailed study of direct lobbying activities, which would elevate the governance to a more comprehensive level.	3