##### (4.11) In the reporting year, did your organization engage in activities that could directly or indirectly influence policy, law, or regulation that may (positively or negatively) impact the environment?
(4.11.1) External engagement activities that could directly or indirectly influence policy, law, or regulation that may impact the environment
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Yes, we engaged directly with policy makers ☑ Yes, we engaged indirectly through, and/or provided financial or in-kind support to a trade association or other intermediary organization or individual whose activities could influence policy, law, or regulation
##### (4.11.2) Indicate whether your organization has a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with global environmental treaties or policy goals
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years
##### (4.11.5) Indicate whether your organization is registered on a transparency register
###### ☑ No
##### (4.11.8) Describe the process your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your environmental commitments and/or transition plan
_As participants in certain trade associations, we continually assess and contribute to the ongoing development of the organizations' positions on climate change and other relevant topics. We support the development of pragmatic industry positions and information sharing that contribute to (i) the industry's ability to provide clients with effective solutions to meet their objectives, both financial and non-financial; and (ii) enhance the quality of markets through the development of frameworks, such as on disclosure, that are proportionate and practical to meet the needs of investors._
##### (4.11.1) On what policies, laws, or regulations that may (positively or negatively) impact the environment has your organization been engaging directly with policy makers in the reporting year?
Row 1
##### (4.11.1.1) Specify the policy, law, or regulation on which your organization is engaging with policy makers
_For a complete list of public policy engagements undertaken by Columbia Threadneedle in 2023, see their 2023 Stewardship Report, pages 59-62._
##### (4.11.1.2) Environmental issues the policy, law, or regulation relates to
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change
##### (4.11.1.3) Focus area of policy, law, or regulation that may impact the environment
**Other**
###### ☑ Other, please specify :For a complete list of public policy engagements undertaken by Columbia Threadneedle in 2023, see their 2023 Stewardship Report, pages 59-62.
##### (4.11.1.4) Geographic coverage of policy, law, or regulation
###### ☑ Regional
##### (4.11.1.5) Country/area/region the policy, law, or regulation applies to
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ China ☑ United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
##### (4.11.1.6) Your organization's position on the policy, law, or regulation
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Undecided
##### (4.11.1.8) Type of direct engagement with policy makers on this policy, law, or regulation
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Other, please specify :See pages 59-62 of Columbia Threadneedle's 2023 Stewardship Report for the types of direct engagement.
##### (4.11.1.9) Funding figure your organization provided to policy makers in the reporting year relevant to this policy, law, or regulation (currency)
_0_
##### (4.11.1.10) Explain the relevance of this policy, law, or regulation to the achievement of your environmental commitments and/or transition plan, how this has informed your engagement, and how you measure the success of your engagement
_As a large, global asset manager, Columbia Threadneedle takes seriously their responsibility to promote a well-functioning financial system and works collaboratively with others to improve how markets function. During 2023, Columbia Threadneedle continued to play an active role in public policy development through engagement with policy makers and regulators on key issues, seeking to be a constructive investor voice in standard-setting. They predominantly engaged through industry bodies and collaborative engagement initiatives to help promote well-functioning financial markets. For more information on Columbia Threadneedle's public policy engagements, see their 2023 Stewardship Report, pages 59-62. Please note, we do not calculate the funding figures provided to policy makers in aggregate for these engagements._
##### aligned with global environmental treaties or policy goals
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we have not evaluated
##### Row 2
##### (4.11.1.1) Specify the policy, law, or regulation on which your organization is engaging with policy makers
_With regard to climate policy, Ameriprise has not engaged directly on climate policy; however, we are members of trade associations that may provide a level of engagement. For a list of trade associations, please visit the governance page of ir.ameriprise.com._
##### (4.11.1.2) Environmental issues the policy, law, or regulation relates to
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change
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##### (4.11.2) Provide details of your indirect engagement on policy, law, or regulation that may (positively or negatively) impact the environment through trade associations or other intermediary organizations or individuals in the reporting year.
Row 1
##### (4.11.2.1) Type of indirect engagement
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Indirect engagement via a trade association
##### (4.11.2.4) Trade association
**North America**
###### ☑ US Chamber of Commerce
##### (4.11.2.5) Environmental issues relevant to the policies, laws, or regulations on which the organization or individual has taken a position
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change
##### (4.11.2.6) Indicate whether your organization's position is consistent with the organization or individual you engage with
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Consistent
##### (4.11.2.7) Indicate whether your organization attempted to influence the organization or individual's position in the reporting year
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we did not attempt to influence their position
##### (4.11.2.8) Describe how your organization's position is consistent with or differs from the organization or individual's position, and any actions taken to influence their position
_As participants in certain trade associations, we continually assess and contribute to the ongoing development of the organizations' positions on climate change and other relevant topics. We support the development of pragmatic industry positions and information sharing that contribute to (i) the industry's ability to provide clients with effective solutions to meet their objectives, both financial and non-financial; and (ii) enhance the quality of markets through the development of frameworks, such as on disclosure, that are proportionate and practical to meet the needs of investors._
##### (4.11.2.9) Funding figure your organization provided to this organization or individual in the reporting year (currency)
_260000_
##### (4.11.2.10) Describe the aim of this funding and how it could influence policy, law or regulation that may impact the environment
_The funding has limited impact on influencing the environment; however, funding relates to efficient functioning of the capital markets, including disclosure._
##### treaties or policy goals
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we have not evaluated
##### Row 2
##### (4.11.2.1) Type of indirect engagement
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Indirect engagement via a trade association
##### (4.11.2.4) Trade association
**North America**
###### ☑ Other trade association in North America, please specify :Business Roundtable
##### (4.11.2.5) Environmental issues relevant to the policies, laws, or regulations on which the organization or individual has taken a position
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change
##### (4.11.2.6) Indicate whether your organization's position is consistent with the organization or individual you engage with
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Consistent
##### (4.11.2.7) Indicate whether your organization attempted to influence the organization or individual's position in the reporting year
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we did not attempt to influence their position
##### (4.11.2.8) Describe how your organization's position is consistent with or differs from the organization or individual's position, and any actions taken to influence their position
_As participants in certain trade associations, we continually assess and contribute to the ongoing development of the organizations' positions on climate change and other relevant topics. We support the development of pragmatic industry positions and information sharing that contribute to (i) the industry's ability to provide clients with effective solutions to meet their objectives, both financial and non-financial; and (ii) enhance the quality of markets through the development of frameworks, such as on disclosure, that are proportionate and practical to meet the needs of investors._
##### (4.11.2.9) Funding figure your organization provided to this organization or individual in the reporting year (currency)
_300000_
##### (4.11.2.10) Describe the aim of this funding and how it could influence policy, law or regulation that may impact the environment
_The funding has limited impact on influencing the environment; however, funding relates to efficient functioning of the capital markets, including disclosure._
##### (4.11.2.11) Indicate if you have evaluated whether your organization's engagement is aligned with global environmental treaties or policy goals
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we have not evaluated
##### Row 3
##### (4.11.2.1) Type of indirect engagement
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Indirect engagement via other intermediary organization or individual
##### (4.11.2.2) Type of organization or individual
_Select from:_
##### (4.11.2.3) State the organization or position of individual
_During 2023, Columbia Threadneedle were collaborators in multiple industry initiatives to help inform the understanding of emerging ESG issues as well as share their learnings with the broader industry. These include collaborative engagement initiatives, which can help in addressing systemic issues within a sector or market, and gives companies the opportunity to hear a clear investor voice on a topic. For more detail, see pages 63-72 of their 2023 Stewardship Report._
##### (4.11.2.5) Environmental issues relevant to the policies, laws, or regulations on which the organization or individual has taken a position
_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change ☑ Forests ☑ Water
##### (4.11.2.6) Indicate whether your organization's position is consistent with the organization or individual you engage with
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Consistent
##### (4.11.2.7) Indicate whether your organization attempted to influence the organization or individual's position in the reporting year
_Select from:_
###### ☑ Yes, we publicly promoted their current position
##### (4.11.2.8) Describe how your organization's position is consistent with or differs from the organization or individual's position, and any actions taken to influence their position
_During 2023, Columbia Threadneedle were collaborators in multiple industry initiatives to help inform the understanding of emerging ESG issues as well as share their learnings with the broader industry. These include collaborative engagement initiatives, which can help in addressing systemic issues within a sector or market, and gives companies the opportunity to hear a clear investor voice on a topic. Columbia Threadneedle prioritizes industry initiatives where they see the most opportunity to gain inputs into their investment analysis that they would not otherwise be able to gain effectively, if at all, through engagement with companies on a Stewardship Report._
##### (4.11.2.9) Funding figure your organization provided to this organization or individual in the reporting year (currency)
_0_
##### (4.11.2.11) Indicate if you have evaluated whether your organization's engagement is aligned with global environmental treaties or policy goals
_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we have not evaluated