Ameriprise Financial Inc

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

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Limited	Ameriprise Financial offers only limited visibility into its climate-related lobbying. The company indicates that it engages on policy matters mainly through its asset-management subsidiary and through trade bodies, noting, for example, that "Columbia Threadneedle were collaborators in multiple industry initiatives to help inform the understanding of emerging ESG issues" and that it "support[s] the development of pragmatic industry positions and information sharing that contribute to…enhance the quality of markets through the development of frameworks, such as on disclosure." These statements reveal some indirect mechanisms—participation in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable, and other collaborative initiatives—but they do not identify specific legislators, agencies, or jurisdictions that are the focus of such engagement. Likewise, the disclosure refers generally to “public policy engagements undertaken by Columbia Threadneedle” without naming any individual bills, regulations, or rule-makings, leaving readers unable to determine which climate policies the company seeks to influence. Finally, the company does not articulate concrete policy changes or legislative outcomes it is advocating for, instead speaking in broad terms about promoting well-functioning markets and robust disclosure frameworks. Overall, the disclosures acknowledge some involvement in climate-related public policy but lack the specificity necessary to demonstrate a strong level of transparency about the policies targeted, the channels used, and the results sought.	1

Lobbying Governance

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Limited	Ameriprise Financial Inc’s disclosures on climate lobbying governance reflect only a basic review process without clear accountability or formal oversight. The company explains that “As participants in certain trade associations, we continually assess and contribute to the ongoing development of the organizations’ positions on climate change and other relevant topics,” indicating an ongoing monitoring of its indirect lobbying, yet it does not disclose a specific individual or formal body responsible for overseeing alignment of those activities. While Ameriprise confirms “Yes, we engaged directly with policy makers” and “Yes, we engaged indirectly through, and/or provided financial or in-kind support to a trade association,” it states “No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years” regarding any public commitment to align its engagement activities with global environmental treaties or policy goals, and acknowledges that “we have not evaluated” the consistency of its engagement with such treaties. This suggests that, although some assessment processes exist, the company provides no evidence of formal sign-off procedures, periodic audits, or dedicated reporting to ensure its lobbying aligns with its climate objectives.	1