Entergy Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Entergy Corp has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate policies it has engaged with, including the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade legislation, the Renewable and Clean Portfolio Standard adopted by the New Orleans City Council, and advocacy for a national carbon tax. It also references its involvement with the Louisiana Coastal Master Plan and the New Orleans Climate Action Plan, providing clear identification of the policies and legislative frameworks it has lobbied. Entergy provides detailed information about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, such as CEO face-to-face meetings with over 40 members of Congress, five key Administration officials, and three southern state governors. It also describes indirect lobbying mechanisms, including public letters of support, op-eds, advertorials, and participation in forums like the Clean Energy Future Forum. Specific targets, such as the New Orleans City Council and Louisiana Public Service Commissioners, are identified, demonstrating transparency in its lobbying approach. Furthermore, Entergy has been clear about the specific policy outcomes it aims to achieve, such as advocating for an economy-wide, sustainable price on carbon that predictably increases over time, investment in carbon capture and sequestration technologies, and auctioning allowances to mitigate regressive impacts on low-income families. These disclosures provide detailed insights into the legislative changes and outcomes the company seeks to influence, illustrating a comprehensive approach to climate lobbying transparency.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	Entergy demonstrates a strong governance process for climate lobbying alignment, with clear oversight structures and monitoring mechanisms. The company explicitly mentions that its Board of Directors, through the Corporate Governance Committee, "is responsible for ensuring alignment of the company's policy advocacy efforts with Entergy's policies and values." This committee reviews the report on political contributions and payments to trade associations that use dues for lobbying activities "at least annually" and receives updates on lobbying activities. Additionally, Entergy's federal lobbying activities are overseen by the Senior Vice President — Federal Policy, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs, who approves federal lobbying engagements, while state and local lobbying activities are approved by the applicable subsidiary's vice president of external or governmental affairs. The evidence also highlights that "all lobbyists engaged by Entergy are carefully vetted and selected by the senior governmental affairs officer in the appropriate entity," ensuring accountability and compliance. Furthermore, Entergy acknowledges its membership in trade associations and states that it "advocate[s] for climate policies that align with our strategic priorities" within these associations, while considering their advocacy positions when deciding membership. This indicates a defined governance process for both direct and indirect lobbying activities, with responsible parties identified and monitoring mechanisms in place.	3