Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | EDP - Energias de Portugal SA has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has explicitly named a wide range of specific climate policies it has engaged with, including the "EU Green Deal," the "Fit for 55 package," the "REPowerEU Plan," and various legislative components such as the "revision of the EU ETS," "Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR)," "Renewable Energy Directive (REDII)," "Energy Efficiency Directive (EED)," "Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)," "Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)," "CO2 standards for cars and vans," and the "Gas Package." This level of detail reflects a high degree of transparency in identifying the policies involved. The company has also provided detailed accounts of its lobbying mechanisms, including "meetings with European and national policymakers," participation in "public consultations," and engagement through trade associations like Eurelectric. It has identified specific targets of its lobbying efforts, such as "European institutions," "European associations," and "MEPs," ensuring clarity in its approach. Furthermore, EDP has been transparent about the specific policy outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for "a stable upward long-term trend" in the EU ETS to drive emissions reduction, supporting "a renewable target of at least 32%" under REDII, and calling for "a more ambitious rollout of charging points" under AFID. These detailed and measurable goals demonstrate the company's commitment to aligning its lobbying efforts with clear and actionable climate objectives. | 4 |