LobbyMap
LobbyMap is an online database that analyses corporate and trade association lobbying on climate and energy policy. It compares stated public positions with lobbying activities to assess alignment, consistency, and potential risks for investors and financial decision-making.
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OVERVIEW
LobbyMap is an online analytical platform that examines corporate and trade association lobbying related to climate and energy policy. Its core purpose is to assess whether lobbying activities align with publicly stated climate commitments. The tool is relevant to finance professionals seeking transparency on policy influence, governance risks, and climate alignment within corporate behaviour.
Organisation behind the tool
LobbyMap is developed and maintained by InfluenceMap, a UK-based, non-profit think tank that analyses corporate influence on climate and environmental policy. InfluenceMap focuses on evidence-based research to support investors, policymakers, and civil society in understanding climate-related lobbying and advocacy.
What the tool does
LobbyMap provides structured assessments of corporate and trade association lobbying activities, with a focus on climate and energy policy. Key functions include:
- Profiles of companies and industry associations outlining lobbying positions and activities.
- Analysis comparing public climate commitments with actual policy engagement.
- Scoring and qualitative assessments of alignment or misalignment with climate goals.
- Coverage of lobbying at national, regional, and international policy levels.
- Access to written analysis, summaries, and downloadable reports.
Target audience
The primary users are institutional investors and financial analysts. Other relevant audiences include ESG specialists, researchers, policymakers, civil society organisations, and journalists interested in corporate climate governance and policy influence.
Relevance to finance professionals
LobbyMap can support financial analysis and decision-making in several areas:
- Risk assessment: Identifies governance and regulatory risks linked to misaligned lobbying that may affect long-term firm value.
- ESG analysis: Provides evidence for assessing climate governance, political engagement, and policy consistency within ESG frameworks.
- Investment context: Supports evaluation of transition risk by highlighting exposure to policy shifts and scrutiny related to climate commitments.
- Stewardship and engagement: Informs shareholder engagement, voting decisions, and dialogue with companies on climate-related governance practices.
