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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) demonstrates a comprehensive level of transparency in its climate lobbying disclosures. The company explicitly identifies specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, such as the "Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Parity Act," federal legislation to permit twin-33 foot long trailers, and state-level legislation for testing platooning technology. UPS also discloses its support for incentives for low-carbon fuels, alternative fuel charging infrastructure, and rebates for zero-emission commercial vehicles, providing detailed information about its policy engagements. Regarding lobbying mechanisms, UPS provides extensive details, including direct lobbying activities such as submitting letters to the SEC and engaging policymakers through conversations about transitioning to renewable fuels. It also identifies indirect mechanisms, such as its membership in trade associations like Airlines for America (A4A) and the American Trucking Associations (ATA), and its participation in coalitions like the CERT coalition. UPS further enhances transparency by disclosing its lobbying expenditures, the individuals involved, and the specific pieces of legislation discussed in its quarterly federal Lobbying Disclosure Act Reports. The company is equally transparent about the outcomes it seeks, advocating for measurable goals such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, reducing carbon emissions per package by 50% by 2035, and making 2 billion gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) available to U.S. aircraft operators by 2030. These disclosures clearly align UPS's lobbying activities with its sustainability objectives, reflecting a structured and transparent approach to climate policy engagement.
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UPS demonstrates a comprehensive governance process for climate lobbying alignment, encompassing both direct and indirect activities, supported by detailed policies, oversight structures, and reporting mechanisms. The company has published a "Climate Lobbying Report" that "provides an overview of the climate goals and climate policy principles that inform the climate lobbying activities in which UPS engaged in, both directly and indirectly, through trade associations in 2023," showcasing a proactive approach to alignment with climate goals. UPS outlines its involvement in trade associations, such as the American Trucking Association (ATA) and Airlines for America (A4A), where it advocates for sustainable policies, including "investing in sustainable fuels" and promoting "a 1.5% annual average fuel efficiency improvement through 2020, followed by carbon-neutral growth from 2020." Oversight is provided by the "Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board," which receives "regular updates from management on the Company's political engagement activities." Additionally, the "President of the UPS Public Affairs Department reviews all UPS lobbying activities and regularly reports to the Board and the Committee concerning lobbying activities." UPS also discloses its lobbying expenditures and activities, including indirect lobbying through trade associations, and provides detailed reporting on these activities, such as "federal lobbying reports" and "semi-annual reports on trade association political contributions." This robust governance framework, including monitoring mechanisms, responsible parties, and transparency measures, reflects strong alignment with climate-related lobbying goals.
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