Reach PLC

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Reach PLC has demonstrated a strong commitment to transparency in its climate lobbying activities by clearly detailing the specific policies it targets, the methods it employs, and the concrete outcomes it seeks. The company's disclosures reveal a multifaceted approach: it describes its use of varied lobbying mechanisms such as "creating polls and a petition to showcase the support for these initiatives," "petitioned the Government along with its readers to scrap the VAT on low or zero carbon products," and publishing articles aimed at a tougher Environment Bill, while also naming specific targets like "Conservative MP Sir Robert Goodwill" and "The Environment Agency." In terms of policy engagement, Reach PLC has explicitly identified its focus areas by referencing the "VAT Act 1994," the "UK Environment Bill," and even a particular regulatory loophole that "allows Russian vessels to fish in UK waters despite sanctions." Furthermore, the organization has been clear about the outcomes it intends to achieve, such as scrapping VAT on low or zero carbon products, supporting calls to have a legal loophole closed, and pursuing the goal to "halt the decline in species abundance by 2030." Collectively, these detailed disclosures illustrate a comprehensive and focused approach to its climate lobbying efforts.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	While some of the evidence provides only generic references to committees and public commitments without detailed oversight of climate lobbying, the MGN Pension Scheme's disclosure stands out by explicitly outlining its approach to aligning climate-related lobbying with its broader climate strategy. In this disclosure, the Scheme emphasizes its comprehensive Climate Governance Policy, where "full responsibility for climate-related decisions remains with the Trustee," and highlights the formation of a TCFD subgroup to ensure that "sufficient attention is given to certain matters." Furthermore, regular reviews of governance arrangements, training programs for Trustee Directors, and monitoring of advisers' climate credentials suggest a deliberate process to ensure accountability and strategic alignment. Although the detailed mechanisms regarding direct or indirect lobbying are not exhaustively documented—such as through an annual lobbying audit—the robust internal oversight and defined responsibilities support strong governance for climate lobbying alignment at MGN Pension Scheme.	3