Man Group PLC/Jersey – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Man Group PLC/Jersey has established a limited governance process to align its indirect climate lobbying with its net zero commitments. According to the disclosure, “the Responsible Investment team coordinates engagement outreach and policy recommendations to conform with our net zero commitments and where we believe market best practices stand,” and it “uses a feedback loop across different trade organisations and initiatives to articulate, test and convey policy our regulatory and policy preferences,” indicating a concrete mechanism for aligning its positions. However, the company does not disclose a named individual or formal board body that oversees these engagement activities, nor does it describe any process for reviewing or managing direct lobbying or for exiting trade associations whose positions may conflict with its climate goals. We found no evidence of a public commitment to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, as stated in its response: “No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years,” and no details of a formal audit, sign-off process, or third-party review of its lobbying activities. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Man Group PLC/Jersey has established a limited governance process to align its indirect climate lobbying with its net zero commitments. According to the disclosure, “the Responsible Investment team coordinates engagement outreach and policy recommendations to conform with our net zero commitments and where we believe market best practices stand,” and it “uses a feedback loop across different trade organisations and initiatives to articulate, test and convey policy our regulatory and policy preferences,” indicating a concrete mechanism for aligning its positions. However, the company does not disclose a named individual or formal board body that oversees these engagement activities, nor does it describe any process for reviewing or managing direct lobbying or for exiting trade associations whose positions may conflict with its climate goals. We found no evidence of a public commitment to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement, as stated in its response: “No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years,” and no details of a formal audit, sign-off process, or third-party review of its lobbying activities.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Man Group PLC/Jersey provides detailed disclosures on its lobbying mechanisms, including "ongoing discussions with the FCS, FRC, ESMA and the SEC" and participation in various industry initiatives and working groups such as the "MFA ESG working group" and "SBAI RI and alternative risk working groups," clearly identifying both direct and indirect engagement channels as well as policymakers targeted. However, disclosures around the specific policies it lobbies are limited to broad references to "sustainable finance," without naming particular legislation or regulations. Similarly, while the company notes that its engagement aligns with its "overall climate change strategy" and net-zero commitments and uses a "feedback loop across different trade organisations and initiatives to articulate, test and convey policy preferences," it stops short of stating the precise policy changes or outcomes it seeks. This combination of detailed mechanism disclosures alongside general policy focus and aspirational outcomes indicates a moderate level of transparency.	C