Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive | Molson Coors Beverage Co has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named multiple specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, including the 'UK Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) policy,' the 'Safe and Efficient Transportation Act (SETA), HR 612,' the 'Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive,' the 'Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)' policy, and the 'Deposit Return Scheme.' It also disclosed its involvement in the 'design of the new regulatory trading system for industry' in Ontario and the implementation of Article 8 of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. These disclosures provide identifiable details about the policies and their geographical scope. Molson Coors has also been transparent about its lobbying mechanisms, detailing both direct and indirect engagements. Examples include direct interface with Congress and the current Administration, engagement through trade associations such as the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and Brewers of Europe, and direct engagement with entities like the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. The company has identified specific policymaking targets, such as policymakers involved in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and the Extended Producer Responsibility policy in the UK. Furthermore, Molson Coors has been clear about the specific outcomes it seeks through its lobbying efforts. These include enabling more efficient freight movement to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, advocating for incentives for waste-to-energy in the food and beverage sector, and supporting the establishment of a decarbonisation programme for the UK brewing and pub sectors to achieve net-zero ahead of the UK Government's 2050 target. The company also expressed support for the Deposit Return Scheme while advocating for improvements to ensure it is effective, economically sustainable, and avoids unnecessary complexity. This level of detail and clarity illustrates Molson Coors' comprehensive approach to disclosing its climate lobbying efforts and objectives. | 4 |