Sign up to access all our data and the evidence and analysis underlying our overall scores. Once you've created an account, we'll get in touch with further details:
Sign Up
| Overall Assessment |
Comment |
Score |
| Comprehensive |
Aviva PLC has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly identified specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as advocating for "Mandatory Net Zero Pensions," "Solvency II reform," and the establishment of the "International Platform for Climate Finance (IPCF)." Additionally, Aviva has disclosed its lobbying mechanisms in detail, including direct advocacy efforts like providing "oral and written evidence to the Treasury Select Committee," publishing joint policy papers with WWF, and engaging with specific policymaking entities such as the UK government, the European Commission, and the UN Global Investors for Sustainable Development. The company has also been explicit about the outcomes it seeks, such as mandating TCFD-aligned risk management and disclosure globally, advocating for a global carbon price of $75 per ton by 2030, and influencing the Pension Schemes Bill to require net-zero carbon emissions status by 2050 for auto-enrolment default pension funds. These disclosures reflect a clear and measurable set of desired policy changes and outcomes, demonstrating Aviva's commitment to transparency in its climate lobbying efforts.
|
4
|
| Overall Assessment |
Comment |
Score |
| Strong |
Aviva's disclosures provide a robust picture of internal governance mechanisms aimed at ensuring its political and lobbying activities remain aligned with its climate commitments. While some evidence only offers a broad commitment to engage in accordance with the Paris Agreement without detailing governance structures, other disclosures present clear oversight processes. For instance, Aviva states, "We are committed to using our influence to advocate for the systemic change needed to reach Net Zero before 2050 and ensuring alignment with this across all political activity," and clarifies that "Our approach and processes are reviewed and monitored by the Public Policy team." Moreover, its Climate Transition Plan is overseen by the Aviva Sustainability Ambition (ASA) Steering Committee, which provides quarterly updates and ensures executive accountability, and the company outlines steps to ensure that trade associations and partners remain aligned with its values by engaging or distancing itself if misalignment is found. Although it has not published a specific lobbying audit, these internal processes and monitoring mechanisms demonstrate strong governance practices for aligning its climate lobbying activities with its broader Net Zero ambitions.
|
3
|