General Motors Co

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	General Motors (GM) has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has explicitly named numerous specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the National Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV) program. GM also highlights its advocacy for Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) in states like Minnesota, New York, and Washington, as well as its support for extending and reforming the federal EV tax credit. These disclosures provide clear and identifiable details about the policies GM has lobbied for. Additionally, GM has been transparent about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, detailing direct efforts such as submitting public comment letters, engaging with Congress, and hosting policymakers at its facilities. The company also leverages indirect mechanisms, including participation in trade associations like the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Business Roundtable. GM identifies specific targets of its lobbying efforts, such as the U.S. Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state legislatures. Furthermore, GM has clearly articulated the outcomes it seeks, including achieving sales of 40-50% battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030, eliminating tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035, and expanding EV charging infrastructure. The company also supports provisions in the IRA for consumer BEV purchase incentives, production tax credits, and grants for transitioning auto manufacturing facilities to BEV production. These detailed disclosures demonstrate GM's alignment with its climate objectives and its commitment to transparency in climate-related lobbying.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	General Motors (GM) states that its "Board of Directors Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee (GCRC) oversees the Company's policies and strategies related to corporate responsibility, sustainability and U.S. political contributions and lobbying activities," and explains that it "regularly assesses alignment of their positions and advocacy strategy with our company's priorities and values." This oversight is further supported by the identification of a "Vice President, Global Public Policy" for daily lobbying activities, and GM acknowledges that "where we identify misalignment, GM works to mitigate the misalignment from within the organization, or, where necessary, we will independently advocate for our divergent position." These disclosures indicate substantial governance measures for ensuring alignment of direct and indirect lobbying with GM's climate commitments, supported by clear oversight structures and responsible individuals, thus demonstrating strong governance.	3