Cheniere Energy Inc – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

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Limited	Cheniere Energy maintains formal oversight of its political contributions and lobbying through a bipartisan PAC structure and compliance procedures, noting that “a five-member PAC committee oversees the PAC and either approves or denies each PAC contribution” and that “any direct political corporate contributions that Cheniere makes must be approved by an internal compliance officer and comply with local laws.” The company also emphasizes that “we expect employees to conduct all political advocacy activities in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, as well as company policies” and reports that “in 2020, 100% of eligible employees completed” the required annual compliance training, while disclosing “all political contributions and lobbying expenses as required by state and federal laws which can be accessed at the Federal Lobbying Database and at the Texas and Louisiana state databases.” It further states that “we align our political engagement efforts with our mission: to provide clean, secure and affordable energy to the world,” and the Governance and Nominating Committee “has overseen management’s response and readiness on climate and sustainability issues.” However, the company does not disclose any policy or process for aligning its direct lobbying or participation in industry associations with its climate objectives or any dedicated review or audit of climate-related lobbying alignment. View Sources	D

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Cheniere Energy maintains formal oversight of its political contributions and lobbying through a bipartisan PAC structure and compliance procedures, noting that “a five-member PAC committee oversees the PAC and either approves or denies each PAC contribution” and that “any direct political corporate contributions that Cheniere makes must be approved by an internal compliance officer and comply with local laws.” The company also emphasizes that “we expect employees to conduct all political advocacy activities in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, as well as company policies” and reports that “in 2020, 100% of eligible employees completed” the required annual compliance training, while disclosing “all political contributions and lobbying expenses as required by state and federal laws which can be accessed at the Federal Lobbying Database and at the Texas and Louisiana state databases.” It further states that “we align our political engagement efforts with our mission: to provide clean, secure and affordable energy to the world,” and the Governance and Nominating Committee “has overseen management’s response and readiness on climate and sustainability issues.” However, the company does not disclose any policy or process for aligning its direct lobbying or participation in industry associations with its climate objectives or any dedicated review or audit of climate-related lobbying alignment.

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Lobbying Transparency

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Comprehensive	Cheniere Energy offers a detailed window into its climate-policy engagement. It names the specific files it works on, including support for the Congressional Review Act action to restore U.S. federal methane-emissions regulation, collaboration with the European Union to create a global methane measurement, reporting and verification framework, and advocacy during the 2020 Pipeline Safety Reauthorization to modernise LNG export safety rules and establish an LNG Centre of Excellence within PHMSA. The company also sets out how and where it lobbies, noting engagement with “Congress, the Executive Branch, and industry stakeholders,” direct discussions with U.S. regulators such as PHMSA, and contributions through its Cheniere PAC and industry associations. In addition, Cheniere spells out the results it seeks: regulations that “reduce methane emissions and create a level playing field,” reinstatement of federal methane oversight, the EU methane MRV regime, and the “modernize LNG export safety regulations” package that would formalise the LNG Centre of Excellence. These disclosures collectively provide clear visibility into the policies addressed, the mechanisms and targets of lobbying, and the concrete outcomes the company is pursuing.	A