Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | Marks & Spencer Group PLC has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the "Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS)," the "Skidmore Review on Net Zero Legislation," and reforms to "Extended Producer Responsibility." It has provided additional details, including policy categories like "climate change adaptation" and "circular economy," and the geographic focus on the United Kingdom. Marks & Spencer has also disclosed its lobbying mechanisms, including direct engagement with policymakers at Defra and devolved administrations, signing joint letters to the Environment Secretary, and providing both written and oral evidence to the Skidmore Review. Specific targets of its lobbying efforts, such as Defra officials, ministers, and the Environment Secretary, are identified, demonstrating a high level of clarity in its approach. Furthermore, the company has been transparent about the specific outcomes it seeks, such as "increased onshoring of recycling services," "more recycling of hard-to-recycle items," and "clarity and speedy delivery of the roll-out of the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS)." It has also aligned its recommendations with the final report of the Skidmore Review, supporting goals like "low impact farming, green skills, reducing packaging, electrification of truck fleets, and onshoring of textile recycling facilities." This detailed disclosure illustrates Marks & Spencer's commitment to transparency in its climate lobbying efforts. | 4 |