TC Energy Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	TC Energy Corp has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has explicitly named specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the Canadian government's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP), the Federal Carbon Pollution Pricing System, Federal GHG Offset System, Clean Fuel Regulations, Oil and Gas Emissions Cap, and revisions to Methane Regulations. Additionally, TC Energy disclosed its involvement with Oregon's Cap and Reduce Executive Order, Regional Haze, and Cleaner Air Oregon, as well as various federal and provincial carbon pricing programs, including Alberta's TIER program and Quebec's Cap-and-Trade program. These disclosures provide clear details about the policies and regulations targeted, showcasing transparency in identifying the policies it has lobbied. The company has also provided detailed information about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, including direct engagement with multiple levels of government, written submissions to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and participation in technical working groups. Specific targets such as NRCan, Finance Canada, and Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are identified, along with the use of trade associations like the American Gas Association and the Canadian Gas Association for indirect lobbying. Furthermore, TC Energy has articulated the specific policy outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for permitting reform to accelerate the regulatory process, supporting tax policies that incentivize early investment in clean energy systems, and promoting updates to pipeline safety regulations to reduce emissions. The company has also emphasized the importance of balancing compliance and market-based policies to drive renewable energy deployment and ensuring tax credit competitiveness with similar programs in other jurisdictions. These disclosures reflect a transparent articulation of desired policy changes and outcomes, demonstrating TC Energy's comprehensive approach to climate lobbying transparency.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	TC Energy demonstrates a comprehensive climate lobbying governance process, as evidenced by its publication of a "Climate-related Lobbying Report" which provides transparency into its lobbying activities and alignment with climate goals. The company explicitly states its commitment to "advocate for policies that are consistent with our climate-related goals," emphasizing its proactive stance in ensuring lobbying efforts "support clean energy systems" and the "global temperature goal of limiting increases to 1.5°C." Furthermore, TC Energy outlines its governance structure, stating that its lobbying governance is overseen by its Board of Directors, which maintains "ultimate oversight over all external policy engagement." The company has also detailed its "implementation of a review process" that includes assessing its own climate positions against those of its industry associations, engaging with internal relationship owners, and "leveraging external expertise," such as commissioning EY to evaluate alignment across nine climate-related policy areas. This indicates a robust governance process that encompasses direct and indirect lobbying activities, with clear monitoring mechanisms and accountability structures in place.	4