SSE

Lobbying Transparency

Overall Transparency Score: 61 (Aligned)

Direct Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Direct Policy Lobbying SSE has clearly specified the policies being lobbied, including the British Energy Security Strategy, Transmission Network Use of System Charging (TNUoS), Cluster Sequencing for Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) Deployment, and various energy efficiency directives. 83
Lobbying Mechanism SSE has disclosed specific lobbying mechanisms, including participation in task forces, consultations, and roundtable discussions, and has clearly identified the target entities, such as the UK Government, Ofgem, and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). 83
Policy Outcomes Sought SSE has outlined the government policy outcomes it aims to achieve through its lobbying efforts, such as setting ambitious renewable buildout targets, streamlining planning processes, and developing regulatory frameworks for energy efficiency and carbon capture. 91
Trade Association Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Trade Association Influence SSE has provided some detail on how it is trying to influence the trade associations' policies, including promoting their current positions, but has not detailed specific outcomes sought from its engagement. 49
Trade Association lobbying consistency SSE has described its broad consistency with the trade associations' policy lobbying positions and has provided details on its consistency with multiple trade associations' positions. 64
Trade Association policy lobbying SSE has assessed the positions of multiple trade associations (Electricity Association of Ireland, Energy Networks Association, Energy UK, Wind Energy Ireland, RenewableNI, Renewable UK, Scottish Renewables) on climate change and found them aligned with its own principles. However, it has not disclosed specific policy or legislative outcomes the trade associations sought to influence. 58
Lobbying Governance
Area Transparency Score
No Lobbying Governance Disclosed The company has not disclosed a lobbying governance process. The evidence provided only mentions the company's advocacy for climate action and alignment with the Paris Agreement, without detailing any governance process for lobbying activities. 0
No Lobbying Governance Disclosed The company has not disclosed a lobbying governance process. The evidence provided only mentions the company's advocacy for climate action and alignment with the Paris Agreement, without detailing any governance process for lobbying activities. 0
Disclosure Inconsistencies
Category Public Statement Inconsistency