Segro PLC – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Segro PLC has established a defined framework to ensure its lobbying aligns with its climate commitments through its "Responsible SEGRO strategy, which sets out SEGRO’s position on climate related matters" and is "agreed and disseminated throughout the company." Engagement with both industry bodies and policymakers is "undertaken by individuals responsible for delivering the areas of the strategy", with climate policies falling under the "director of sustainability, the Managing director for operations, and the Chief Operating Officer." The company further states that it "ensures we cooperate with established trade bodies who understand our strategy" and that it "engages with policy makers where there is alignment with our climate strategy or significance to our business operations." Segro also confirms a "public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement." However, while these measures reflect an intention to align direct and indirect lobbying with its climate strategy, the company does not disclose a formal review or monitoring process or a clear oversight body responsible for assessing and managing its lobbying activities. View Sources	2

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Moderate

Segro PLC has established a defined framework to ensure its lobbying aligns with its climate commitments through its "Responsible SEGRO strategy, which sets out SEGRO’s position on climate related matters" and is "agreed and disseminated throughout the company." Engagement with both industry bodies and policymakers is "undertaken by individuals responsible for delivering the areas of the strategy", with climate policies falling under the "director of sustainability, the Managing director for operations, and the Chief Operating Officer." The company further states that it "ensures we cooperate with established trade bodies who understand our strategy" and that it "engages with policy makers where there is alignment with our climate strategy or significance to our business operations." Segro also confirms a "public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement." However, while these measures reflect an intention to align direct and indirect lobbying with its climate strategy, the company does not disclose a formal review or monitoring process or a clear oversight body responsible for assessing and managing its lobbying activities.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Strong	SEGRO demonstrates a high degree of transparency regarding the policies it lobbies and the mechanisms it uses. It clearly identifies the Non-domestic Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standards (EPC B implementation) and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulation in the UK, as well as policy areas including the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, Mandatory Emissions Reporting, Climate Change Agreements and the Climate Change Levy. The company outlines its lobbying approach—direct engagement with policymakers during the EPC B consultation, collaboration through trade associations like EPRA and the UKGBC (including disclosure of funding amounts and aims to influence national and local government policy), and participation in the British Property Federation Sustainability Committee, which “regularly meets to discuss legislation, regulation and market forces affecting sustainability in the property sector.” It also uses “open letters and task groups” as mechanisms. While SEGRO “fully supports the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulation in the UK” and has proposed enhancements to EPC calculations, it stops short of defining specific, measurable outcomes or amendments it seeks from policymakers.	3