CenterPoint Energy Inc

CenterPoint Energy has established structured oversight for its overall political and lobbying activities, requiring that "all employees to adhere to its policies and procedures concerning political and lobbying activities and contributions" and mandating that "all company political contributions require the oversight of CenterPoint Energy's employee-led PAC council." The company also specifies that "key issues, lobbying activities, lobbying expenses and trade association dues are overseen and evaluated by senior management," and these items are "included in the company's annual budget, which is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors." While the Board's Governance, Environmental and Sustainability Committee oversees "the company's environmental and sustainability strategy, initiatives and risks, including those related to climate change," we found no evidence of any policy or process that explicitly aligns the company's direct or indirect lobbying efforts with its climate or environmental objectives.