ADT Inc – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Limited	ADT Inc offers only limited insight into how it governs its climate-related advocacy. The company explains that "ADT engages on issues that are deemed material to the continued rollout and adoption of solar energy" and that it "lobby[s] US state and federal governments in support of legislation to incentivize customers to adopt solar, reduce the cost of solar panels, batteries, and equipment, and speed the permitting process for solar installations," suggesting it tries to align its direct lobbying with its climate objectives. However, beyond this high-level assertion, the disclosure provides no details on the internal mechanisms that decide what is “deemed material,” no mention of a formal policy, oversight body, named executive, or review cycle, nor any reference to monitoring indirect lobbying through trade associations. The additional note that "our process is that we are currently considering joining SBTi and we plan to commit within the next two years" relates to target-setting rather than lobbying governance. Consequently, while there is a reference to aligning lobbying with climate strategy, the company does not disclose the structures, responsibilities, or monitoring processes that would demonstrate a robust governance framework for lobbying alignment. View Sources	D

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Limited

ADT Inc offers only limited insight into how it governs its climate-related advocacy. The company explains that "ADT engages on issues that are deemed material to the continued rollout and adoption of solar energy" and that it "lobby[s] US state and federal governments in support of legislation to incentivize customers to adopt solar, reduce the cost of solar panels, batteries, and equipment, and speed the permitting process for solar installations," suggesting it tries to align its direct lobbying with its climate objectives. However, beyond this high-level assertion, the disclosure provides no details on the internal mechanisms that decide what is “deemed material,” no mention of a formal policy, oversight body, named executive, or review cycle, nor any reference to monitoring indirect lobbying through trade associations. The additional note that "our process is that we are currently considering joining SBTi and we plan to commit within the next two years" relates to target-setting rather than lobbying governance. Consequently, while there is a reference to aligning lobbying with climate strategy, the company does not disclose the structures, responsibilities, or monitoring processes that would demonstrate a robust governance framework for lobbying alignment.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	ADT Inc demonstrates a moderate level of transparency around its climate-related lobbying activities. It clearly identifies the specific policies it has engaged on, including “incentives for adoption of solar,” “diversification of energy sources/inclusion of green energy in mandated fuel standards,” and “electricity grid access for renewables” at the national level in the United States, showing exactly where it has focused its efforts. The company also outlines its methods through “active lobbying” and by supporting trade associations’ “engagement with policy makers,” reflecting both direct and indirect approaches, although it does not name the individual policymakers or agencies targeted. Finally, ADT expresses support for a “pro solar legislative agenda to the extent that it is practicable,” indicating its desired direction for climate policy but without setting out measurable targets or detailing specific legislative changes, which limits the clarity of the outcomes it seeks.	C