There is a pressing need for greater transparency and accountability for corporate climate policy engagement, including what companies and their representatives are seeking to achieve via attendance at COP30 in Belém.
InfluenceMap has developed a searchable database showing the track record of organizations whose representatives may be engaging with and attempting to influence the COP process. Hyperlinks in the table can be used to explore full profiles of each entity.
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These updates capture the most important items of evidence collected by the LobbyMap platform, allowing users to track how companies are industry associations are seeking to influence climate policy in real-time. In the run-up to COP 30, the search tools below can be used to track the activity of actors engaging with and attempting to influence the COP process in Belém.
As reported in a 31 October Euronews article, Axel Eggert, Director-General of the European Steel Association (Eurofer), did not support the proposed EU 2040 Target of a 90% emissions reduction cut, stating that it "is an illusion" because it requires the complete decarbonization of energy-intensive industries including steel, transport, and households, in the next 15 years.
In a letter sent to European Commissioners, truckmakers Scania, MAN, Volvo Trucks, Daimler, Iveco and Ford have advocated for a weakening of the EU's CO2 emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The letter calls for more generous credits to be included in the standards, which would reduce the emissions reduction potential of the policy and slow the decarbonization of heavy-duty transport in Europe. Analysis by Transport & Environment indicated that this could reduce sales of zero emission trucks by 27% in 2030.
As detailed in a 27 October SK Innovation News article, fossil gas companies in the APAC region gathered at an ‘Asia Pacific LNG Connect’ session at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit to advocate for a continued role of fossil gas in the energy mix.
SK Innovation E&S advocated for LNG as a key energy source to ensure electricity supply for AI and economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. The company also mentioned that LNG can complement the intermittency of renewable energy and replace coal-fired power generation, but without timelines that are aligned with IPCC guidelines. Similarly, SK Inc advocated for LNG as a 'partner fuel' to ensure sustainable and reliable energy supply for AI, rather than a 'bridge fuel', emphasizing its role for the energy transition.
Furthermore, Tokyo Gas advocated for a long-term role of LNG 'beyond simply being a transitional fuel', encompassing energy security, decarbonization, and economic feasibility. The company appeared to support new infrastructure, investments or government policies and support that will lock in unabated fossil gas.
PTT Public Company advocated for LNG and natural gas as a transition energy while describing LNG as a ‘destination’ fuel rather than a ‘bridge’ fuel with low-carbon solutions.
Santos suggested CCS as a practical low-carbon solution that can decarbonize the gas sector and called for government support to secure economies of scale.
In a 27 October joint open statement, industry associations including Copa-Cogeca, the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI), and Bioenergy Europe advocated to delay and potentially reopen the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The associations called for a "stop-the-clock" mechanism to allow policymakers to assess the regulations implementation and aims. The statement followed a proposal from the EU Commission to simplify the EUDR, but its implementation date will remain in December 2025.
In a 20 October advocacy paper released ahead of the 27th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, CropLife International advocated against the proposal to establish a new Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on biodiversity and pollution. CropLife International argued that a working group would not be effective due to duplicated workloads and potential budgetary implications.
On 21 October, the Chairman of the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan (FEPC) commented on Japan’s new Cabinet. In his remarks, the Chairman emphasized the need for government intervention to support the transition toward renewables and nuclear energy in the energy mix, while also advocating for the decarbonization of thermal power in the sector—without specifying timelines aligned with IPCC guidelines.
In a 28 October interview in the German Taggesschau, Evonik Industries CEO Christian Kullmann opposed the EU Emissions Trading System, calling for a "radical reform" of the policy emphasizing the burden of carbon pricing as a concept. The CEO stated that carbon pricing was harmful to European and German futures, competitiveness, and jobs. He also did not support the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, advocating that the policy only works if "everyone in the world participates."
In a 10 October 2025 consultation response, the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) advocated for technology neutral regulations over the rapid electrification of light-duty vehicles, emphasizing a longer-term role for PHEVs, FCEVs, carbon-neutral fuels, renewable fuels, and biofuels. The association did not support the EU’s 2035 regulatory phase-out of ICE cars and vans. JAMA stated conditional support for the EU’s CO₂ emissions standards for cars and vans with major exceptions and flexibilities, including an extension of super credits and the introduction of a carbon correction factor for carbon-neutral fuels. The association also advocated against what it described as an “overly stringent” utility factor.
In a 20 October letter to the President of the European Council, BusinessEurope advocated for the phase-out of free allowances within the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to be postponed until the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proves to be effective. The association also advocated to include international credits and certified carbon removals in the EU ETS, without specifying whether the removals would be permanent, which is misaligned with the ESABCC's recommendations.
In a 16 October press release, the US Chamber of Commerce strongly opposed the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s proposed global fee for carbon emissions from shipping. The group applauded the Trump administration's opposition to the fee, emphasized the impact of the fee on the economy, and advocated for "technology-neutral, market-based" pathways for shipping. Following pushback on the proposal led by the US, the IMO delayed a final vote on the fee until late 2026.
In a 23 October open letter, industry associations Eurometaux, Euromines, and company Norsk Hydro called for a lowering of the ambition of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. They advocated for the exclusion of aluminium and ferro-alloy's indirect emissions from the scope of the policy, and for the extension of indirect cost compensation for energy-intensive sectors beyond 2030. The letter supported "secure and affordable access to renewable and low-carbon energy" without specifying the need to transition to a renewables-dominated energy system.
In a 20 October open letter to the EU Commission President, BASF and thyssenkrupp opposed the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and reformed EU Emissions Trading System. The companies argued that the rules threaten European competitiveness and could lead to deindustrialization. BASF and thyssenkrupp advocated for the maintenance of the free allocation of emissions allowances for an unspecified period of time in the EU ETS alongside the EU CBAM, and did not support adjusting ETS benchmarks.
In a 27 October Economic Times article, Tata Power’s CEO, Praveer Sinha, supported the early retirement of coal power plants and highlighted the inefficiency and high pollution levels of old coal-fired facilities. The Indian government has announced plans to add nearly 90GW of additional coal capacity by 2032 due to energy demand concerns. Instead, Sinha emphasized the need to scale up renewables to stabilize the national grid.
ReNew released a ‘Beyond 2030: India Ready to Scale’ report on 3 October, which laid out key opportunities for India to transition its energy mix. In the report, ReNew’s CEO, Sumant Sinha, supported India’s 2030 500GW renewable installed capacity target. The company supported India’s long-term goal of 90% renewable installed capacity by 2047. ReNew also supported policies that facilitate the transition, including India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for solar manufacturing and India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023 with a target of developing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
In a 13 October speech at the Energy Intelligence Forum, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser emphasized the need to increase investments in oil and fossil gas. Nasser cited economic and energy security issues arising from the energy transition, claiming that renewables and electric vehicles were not market-competitive.
In a 12 September press release, Korea Photovoltaic Industry Association (KOPIA) supported the need for government intervention to support an increase in solar energy in the energy mix. At a meeting with the Minister of Environment, Chairman of KOPIA stated the importance of the solar power industry in achieving national carbon neutrality and accelerating policy implementation and cooperation between industries.
In a 16 October Money Today article, SK Innovation E&S supported the need for government intervention to support an increase in renewables in the energy mix through government-led diversification of positions and deregulation.
In a 3 September Edaily article, Korea New and Renewable Energy Association (KNREA) expressed concerns around power grid in South Korea without stating its position on the role of renewables in the energy transition.
In a 2 September SkyeDaily article, Hyundai Steel appeared to advocate for CCUS as a key measures to decarbonize the steel sector and achieve carbon neutrality, but it was unclear whether the uses for captured carbon are aligned with IPCC recommendations.
European industry called for a more ambitious Clean Industrial Deal in a 16 October open letter. Amongst other companies and industry associations, Acciona, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Ecocem, EDF, Fortum, Henkel, Iberdrola, Rockwool, SSAB, Unilever, Volvo Cars, Efficient Buildings Europe, SolarPower Europe and WindEurope supported the framework as the "EU's opportunity to strengthen its policies and reinforce its global leadership in clean industry." The letter advocated for an EU 2040 Target of 90% GHG reductions and broadly supported the EU ETS, while taking a clear stance in favor of an Industrial Accelerator Act centered around decarbonization and electrification. The industry also called for policies to scale-up demand for low-carbon products, including through standards and public procurement.
