PG&E Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	PG&E Corp has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named numerous specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), California's SB 100 and SB 1020, the Advanced Clean Fleet regulation, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It has also disclosed its involvement in proceedings related to the California Energy Code and the Net Energy Metering (NEM) Reform, among others. These disclosures provide detailed information about the policies and their focus on climate-related targets, demonstrating a high level of transparency in naming the policies lobbied. PG&E has also been explicit about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, detailing both direct and indirect engagement methods. For instance, it has engaged with federal policymakers directly and through allied organizations such as the National Coalition for Advanced Transportation and the Zero Emission Transportation Association. It has also participated in proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Air Resources Board (CARB). Specific actions, such as submitting letters of support, participating in technical workshops, and engaging key legislators, further illustrate the clarity of its lobbying mechanisms and targets. Additionally, PG&E has been transparent about the specific outcomes it seeks through its lobbying efforts. These include achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, expanding federal tax credits for electric vehicles, supporting the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and advocating for a federal price on carbon. The company has also outlined measurable goals, such as achieving 35 million metric tons of lifetime CO2 emissions reductions by 2031 and electrifying its own fleet by 2030. This level of detail reflects a well-defined and comprehensive approach to disclosing its climate lobbying efforts and objectives.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	PG&E has disclosed a robust governance process to ensure alignment of its climate lobbying activities with its climate change strategy. The company highlights that its "approach to climate change policy is managed by a cross-functional team comprised of representatives from across the company," which "meets regularly and actively coordinates with PG&E's executives to share developments at the state and national levels and seek approval on policy positions." This demonstrates a structured process for monitoring and managing climate lobbying alignment. Furthermore, the "Sustainability and Governance Committee of the PG&E Corporation Board of Directors maintains oversight of public policy matters," and the "Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer of PG&E Corporation leads the development and implementation of PG&E's public policy activities," indicating clear accountability and oversight structures. PG&E also acknowledges indirect lobbying efforts, noting that "much of PG&E's public policy work, including engagement with elected officials and policy makers, is done in collaboration with trade organizations as well as other organizations such as the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Alliance to Save Energy, and the Zero Emission Transportation Association." While the evidence does not describe a detailed lobbying audit or comprehensive review of alignment across trade associations, it provides robust details on governance processes, monitoring mechanisms, and responsible parties, indicating strong governance.	3