Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | HP Inc. has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company explicitly names specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the European Union Directive 2009/125/EC on energy-related products, the clean energy provisions of the Build Back Better Act, the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind power, and the SEC Proposal on the Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures to Investors. HP also references its involvement in international frameworks like the Paris Agreement and initiatives such as "America Is All In" and "We Are Still In," providing detailed information about its policy engagements. HP discloses a wide range of lobbying mechanisms, including signing letters to congressional leaders, submitting comments to the SEC, collaborating with the California Energy Commission, and engaging European policy officers through Digital Europe. Specific targets of its lobbying efforts are identified, such as the U.S. Congress, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the California Energy Commission, and European institutions like DG Environment. Furthermore, HP clearly articulates the outcomes it seeks, including aligning regulations with the Circular Economy Action Plan, extending the Production Tax Credit for wind power, supporting energy efficiency standards to reduce emissions and consumer costs, and advocating for bold climate commitments aligned with the Paris Agreement. These disclosures reflect HP's commitment to transparency and its active role in shaping climate-related policies and legislation. | 4 |