Informa PLC

Informa PLC's approach to lobbying governance is centered on a broad prohibition of direct climate policy engagement and a policy-driven alignment of indirect engagement through trade associations. The company states that "we do not engage in lobbying on our own behalf" and that it ensures "all divisions across all geographies do not lobby governments on climate policies through our Code of Conduct," which applies to colleagues, consultants and contractors, and even to partner businesses. Oversight of indirect lobbying is organised through the Group Sustainability team, with "Informa's Head of Sustainability oversees our involvement with the sustainability committees and working groups of these trade associations," and progress is reported to the Board twice a year. While these measures establish a clear policy framework and demonstrate alignment of both direct and indirect activities with the company's climate strategy, there is no disclosure of a formal process for reviewing or managing lobbying activities, specific criteria for assessing trade association positions, or a designated individual or committee responsible for approving lobbying engagements.