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| Comprehensive |
Barratt Developments PLC 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 "Future Homes Standard," "Part L Building Regulations," and "Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations." It has also provided additional context about its focus on energy efficiency, biodiversity, and climate-related reporting, showcasing its active involvement in shaping these policies. The company has disclosed detailed lobbying mechanisms, such as direct meetings with government officials, participation in consultations, and engagement through industry groups like the Future Homes Hub and the Net Zero APPG. Specific policymaking targets include entities such as the "UK Net Zero Buildings Council," "Green Jobs Taskforce," and various government departments like BEIS and DEFRA. Furthermore, Barratt Developments has been transparent about the outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for a long-term roadmap to net zero, supporting the implementation of the Future Homes Standard, and achieving a minimum 10% biodiversity net gain across all development designs. These disclosures reflect a structured and detailed approach to influencing climate-related policy, aligning with its broader climate transition goals.
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| Strong |
The organization demonstrates a defined governance process to ensure alignment of its climate lobbying activities, including monitoring details and responsible parties. "With oversight and support from the Board, the CEO and Executive Committee are accountable for ensuring that policy engagement aligns with the Groups climate change policy and Building Sustainably framework," indicating clear accountability at the highest levels of the organization. The Sustainability and Corporate Affairs (CA) team plays a key role in developing policy priorities and engagement plans, which are "reviewed annually but flexed and adjusted as the situation changes." The company ensures that "activities that may influence policy are only conducted by company personnel who are aware of the group's overall climate change strategy, and who will uphold and adhere to it," reflecting a structured approach to monitoring and managing lobbying activities. Mechanisms to address misalignment are also in place, as "in the unlikely event that messaging was not consistent, a clarification and/or correction would be made to the relevant bodies and this would be made public if necessary." Indirect lobbying efforts through trade associations are addressed, with the company ensuring alignment by submitting its own representation if its views differ. Engagement activities and outcomes are tracked and reported to the Board via "shared calendars, engagement trackers and reported to the Board via the Sustainability (quarterly) and the CEO report (monthly)." This indicates strong governance with clear monitoring mechanisms and accountability structures in place.
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