AltaGas Ltd – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
None	AltaGas Ltd does not disclose any governance process specific to lobbying or climate-related policy advocacy, focusing instead on general operational and disclosure policies. It states, "We have processes in place to manage our day to day administration and management of the company, how we conduct our business and the manner in which we disclose material information," and its "delegation of authority policy and procedures set forth a comprehensive matrix of procedures and financial authorities to facilitate day to day operations and to delineate roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of management." It also notes that "any activities that involve the release of material public disclosures are governed by AltaGas’ disclosure policy" with designated spokespersons using approved "key messages," but there is no mention of oversight, monitoring, or alignment of lobbying activities. Furthermore, when asked if it has "a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement," the company responds, "No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years," underscoring the absence of climate lobbying governance. We found no evidence of any individual or formal body overseeing lobbying, no process for aligning direct or indirect lobbying with climate commitments, and no review or monitoring mechanisms for its lobbying activities. View Sources	E

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AltaGas Ltd does not disclose any governance process specific to lobbying or climate-related policy advocacy, focusing instead on general operational and disclosure policies. It states, "We have processes in place to manage our day to day administration and management of the company, how we conduct our business and the manner in which we disclose material information," and its "delegation of authority policy and procedures set forth a comprehensive matrix of procedures and financial authorities to facilitate day to day operations and to delineate roles, responsibilities and accountabilities of management." It also notes that "any activities that involve the release of material public disclosures are governed by AltaGas’ disclosure policy" with designated spokespersons using approved "key messages," but there is no mention of oversight, monitoring, or alignment of lobbying activities. Furthermore, when asked if it has "a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement," the company responds, "No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years," underscoring the absence of climate lobbying governance. We found no evidence of any individual or formal body overseeing lobbying, no process for aligning direct or indirect lobbying with climate commitments, and no review or monitoring mechanisms for its lobbying activities.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Strong	AltaGas provides a high level of transparency around its climate-policy lobbying. It names a wide range of specific measures it has engaged on, including the "Oil and Gas Emissions Cap," "Carbon Border Adjustments," the "Output Based Pricing System," the "Federal Hydrogen Export Strategy," the "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Hub competitive bid process," and the "CleanBC Roadmap to 2030," and links each of these to the relevant federal or provincial jurisdiction. The company also spells out the methods it uses—"through written submissions, meetings and conference calls"—and identifies the targets of these efforts as the "Federal, Alberta and BC provincial governments," showing clear disclosure of both direct and indirect lobbying channels and the policymakers addressed. While AltaGas explains that the purpose of these engagements is "understanding the governments’ policy, goals and processes and to ensure that AltaGas’ and the industry’s views are represented," it stops short of detailing concrete policy changes or quantitative outcomes it is advocating for. Consequently, the disclosure is strong on the policies covered and the mechanisms employed, but more limited on the precise outcomes being sought.	B