WSP Global Inc

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	WSP Global Inc. has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has explicitly named specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the "Proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters" in Canada, the "SEC Proposed Rule" on "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-related Disclosures for Investors" in the United States, and its contributions to the "Fossil Free Sweden" initiative. Additionally, WSP has disclosed its lobbying mechanisms and targets, including submitting written evidence to the House of Commons Energy Security & Net Zero Select Committee, responding to regulatory proposals by the Canadian Securities Administrators and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and engaging with the Victorian Government to update policies for infrastructure decarbonization. The company has also been explicit about the outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for robust climate disclosures, supporting Scope 3 GHG emissions reporting in the UK, and promoting net-zero steel and concrete production through initiatives like SteelZero and ConcreteZero. These disclosures reflect WSP's commitment to transparency and alignment with global climate goals, including the Paris Agreement.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	WSP demonstrates a defined governance process to ensure alignment of climate lobbying activities, including monitoring details and responsible parties. The company states that it is "committed to support climate action aligned with the Paris Agreement and work with our major industry and trade associations." Furthermore, in 2023, WSP "developed a screening process to evaluate the level of climate policy involvement, influence and alignment of our key associations." This assessment identified "167 associations that were fully or partially aligned, 3 that were not aligned, and 71 for which we were unable to determine alignment." These efforts indicate a structured approach to monitoring indirect lobbying activities through trade associations. Additionally, WSP has integrated ESG criteria into global leader compensation, which is a governance mechanism that supports alignment with climate goals. However, while the evidence outlines monitoring and alignment processes, it does not mention the publication of a detailed lobbying audit or annual lobbying report, nor does it specify the individuals or groups responsible for overseeing climate lobbying alignment.	3