A new batch of industry associations has been uploaded onto the InfluenceMap system and the relationship scores recalculated accordingly.
We adjusted the terminology used to describe the queries running down the left-hand side of our scoring matrix and added additional explanatory text to the info-boxes. This has no impact on the scores and methodology. It has been done following user feedback to improve clarity.
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP International Ltd is also a member of CBI President's Committee, Taxation Committee, International Trade & Investment Council
not specified
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Group Regional Vice President - Europe & Head of Country - UK is Chair of the CBI Energy and Climate Change Board.
Peter Mahler
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BP International Ltd is also a member of CBI President's Committee, Taxation Committee, International Trade & Investment Council
not specified
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Group Regional Vice President - Europe & Head of Country - UK is Chair of the CBI Energy and Climate Change Board.
Peter Mahler
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A Senior Executive of BP is on the Board of Directors of Fuels Europe. (Information up to date 14/09/2021)
Peter Mather, Group Regional Vice President, Europe and Head of Country, UK
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A Senior Executive of BP is on the Board of Directors of Fuels Europe. (Information up to date 14/09/2021)
Peter Mather, Group Regional Vice President, Europe and Head of Country, UK
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Kathy Wu, Vice President of BP Developments Australia, sits in the board of directors of APPEA.
Kathy Wu
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A senior exec of a BP Subsidiary, BP Developments, is on the board of APPEA
Emil Ismayilov
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A BP subsidiary is a member of APPEA.
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Executive of subsidiary of BP is on the board of APPEA
Mr Emil Ismayilov
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Kathy Wu, Vice President of BP Developments Australia, sits in the board of directors of APPEA.
Kathy Wu
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A senior exec of a BP Subsidiary, BP Developments, is on the board of APPEA
Emil Ismayilov
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A BP subsidiary is a member of APPEA.
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Executive of subsidiary of BP is on the board of APPEA
Mr Emil Ismayilov
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BP is a direct member of US Chamber of Commerce and participates in a variety of US Chamber of Commerce committees. In ts 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated that it is misaligned with US Chamber of Commerce and outline some actions it is taking to address this
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BP participates in a variety of the Chamber's policy committees and programmes but not on the board of directors.
not specified
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In its 2020 trade association review, BP said the following regarding its membership with the US Chamber: "The US Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) is a broad-based business organization representing employers across all sectors in the US. It is also active internationally. BP derives value from the Chamber’s focus on a broad range of topics from environment and agriculture to international affairs. BP participates in a variety of the Chamber’s policy committees and programmes. BP does not participate on the board of directors. Alignment of climate activities and positions The Chamber made progress on its climate change position in 2019. This includes supporting US participation in the Paris Agreement as well as calling on policymakers to act on climate. Additionally, the Chamber has launched a Task Force open to its entire membership to inform its approach on climate policy proposals. Aligned: Paris Agreement, energy efficiency, technology. Partially aligned: Climate science, reducing emissions. Not aligned: None. No position: Carbon pricing, natural climate solutions and carbon offsets. Action We have communicated these findings and our expectations on climate policy to the association’s leadership and to those BP employees who work with the US Chamber."
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BP is a member of the US-Turkey Business Council
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BP is a member of the brazil-US Business Council, which operates under the US Chamber of Commerce
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BP is a direct member of US Chamber of Commerce and participates in a variety of US Chamber of Commerce committees. In ts 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated that it is misaligned with US Chamber of Commerce and outline some actions it is taking to address this
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BP participates in a variety of the Chamber's policy committees and programmes but not on the board of directors.
not specified
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In its 2020 trade association review, BP said the following regarding its membership with the US Chamber: "The US Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) is a broad-based business organization representing employers across all sectors in the US. It is also active internationally. BP derives value from the Chamber’s focus on a broad range of topics from environment and agriculture to international affairs. BP participates in a variety of the Chamber’s policy committees and programmes. BP does not participate on the board of directors. Alignment of climate activities and positions The Chamber made progress on its climate change position in 2019. This includes supporting US participation in the Paris Agreement as well as calling on policymakers to act on climate. Additionally, the Chamber has launched a Task Force open to its entire membership to inform its approach on climate policy proposals. Aligned: Paris Agreement, energy efficiency, technology. Partially aligned: Climate science, reducing emissions. Not aligned: None. No position: Carbon pricing, natural climate solutions and carbon offsets. Action We have communicated these findings and our expectations on climate policy to the association’s leadership and to those BP employees who work with the US Chamber."
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BP is a member of the US-Turkey Business Council
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BP is a member of the brazil-US Business Council, which operates under the US Chamber of Commerce
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a direct member of API and participates in its policy and technical committees, including being represented on its board of directors and executive committee. In its 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated its misalignment with API and detailed some actions it is taking to address it
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP participates in API policy and technical committees, as well as the board of directors and executive committee.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In its 2020 Trade Association Review, BP said the following regarding its membership to API:"API took significant steps in 2019 to revise its climate position. The new position and corresponding climate policy principles have shifted a great deal and the association is now more closely aligned. Although we have some areas of difference in terms of climate policy, we have worked closely with API on these recent changes and we will continue to do so as its climate position progresses. We will continue to make the case for our views on methane and broader climate policy within and outside of API."
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP subsidiary executive is a member of the American Petroleum Institute Board and Executive Committee
Susan Dio, Chairman and President of BP America
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Upstream Committee Member
Starlee Sykes, Regional President of Gulf of Mexico and Canada
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President of a subsidiary of BP is on the committee of API
John Mingé
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP distanced themselves from the API and their position on climate change, describing the organisation as an industry standard setter that 'drifts over into policy', declaring that 'we are not involved..we can help inside or out'. (BP AGM, 2016)
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a direct member of API and participates in its policy and technical committees, including being represented on its board of directors and executive committee. In its 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated its misalignment with API and detailed some actions it is taking to address it
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP participates in API policy and technical committees, as well as the board of directors and executive committee.
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In its 2020 Trade Association Review, BP said the following regarding its membership to API:"API took significant steps in 2019 to revise its climate position. The new position and corresponding climate policy principles have shifted a great deal and the association is now more closely aligned. Although we have some areas of difference in terms of climate policy, we have worked closely with API on these recent changes and we will continue to do so as its climate position progresses. We will continue to make the case for our views on methane and broader climate policy within and outside of API."
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP subsidiary executive is a member of the American Petroleum Institute Board and Executive Committee
Susan Dio, Chairman and President of BP America
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Upstream Committee Member
Starlee Sykes, Regional President of Gulf of Mexico and Canada
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President of a subsidiary of BP is on the committee of API
John Mingé
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP distanced themselves from the API and their position on climate change, describing the organisation as an industry standard setter that 'drifts over into policy', declaring that 'we are not involved..we can help inside or out'. (BP AGM, 2016)
not specified
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Senior Vice President North Sea of BP is a board member of OGUK (Correct as of September 2021)
Emeka Emembolu
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of BP is a board member of OGUK
Ariel Flores
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of BP is a board member of OGUK
Mark Thomas
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Senior Vice President North Sea of BP is a board member of OGUK (Correct as of September 2021)
Emeka Emembolu
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of BP is a board member of OGUK
Ariel Flores
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of BP is a board member of OGUK
Mark Thomas
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is one of 24 direct members of AIGN. Tzila Katzel, BP's Policy Director for Environmental and Community Affairs, is on the board of AIGN.
Tzila Katzel
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BP is one of 24 direct members of AIGN. Tzila Katzel, BP's Policy Director for Environmental and Community Affairs, is on the board of AIGN.
Tzila Katzel
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of BP is Chairman of NGSA (Up to date as of February 2021).
Orlando A. Alvarez
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of BP is vice chair of NGSA
Orlando A. Alvarez
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Senior Executive of BP is Chairman of NGSA (Up to date as of February 2021).
Orlando A. Alvarez
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of BP is vice chair of NGSA
Orlando A. Alvarez
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A BP subsidiary, BP Europe, continues to be a partner company in the Corporate Advisory and Support Group.
not specified
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A BP subsidiary, BP Europe, is a partner company in the Corporate Advisory and Support Group.
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BP is a partner company in the Corporate Advisory and Support Group
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A BP subsidiary, BP Europe, continues to be a partner company in the Corporate Advisory and Support Group.
not specified
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A BP subsidiary, BP Europe, is a partner company in the Corporate Advisory and Support Group.
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BP is a partner company in the Corporate Advisory and Support Group
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is represented on the association’s board and participates in policy and technical committees. In its 2021 progress update of industry associations, BP stated it was partially aligned with AIP on climate change and outlined some actions it is taking to address this
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is represented on the association’s board and participate in policy and technical committees. In its 2020 review of industry associations, BP stated it was partially aligned with AIP on climate change.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP Australia is one of 4 direct members of AIP.
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is represented on the association’s board and participates in policy and technical committees. In its 2021 progress update of industry associations, BP stated it was partially aligned with AIP on climate change and outlined some actions it is taking to address this
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is represented on the association’s board and participate in policy and technical committees. In its 2020 review of industry associations, BP stated it was partially aligned with AIP on climate change.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP Australia is one of 4 direct members of AIP.
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Helge Lund, Chairman of the Board of BP Plc, is a member of ERT.
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In its 2020 Trade Association review, BP disclosed it was a member of ERT and was fully aligned with the group on climate change policy positions
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Helge Lund, Chairman of the Board of BP Plc, is a member of ERT.
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In its 2020 Trade Association review, BP disclosed it was a member of ERT and was fully aligned with the group on climate change policy positions
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is no longer on the board of IETA
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Executive is a member of the board of IETA (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
ENRIC ARDERIU SERRA
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is no longer on the board of IETA
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Executive is a member of the board of IETA (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
ENRIC ARDERIU SERRA
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a Member of NPC
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a Member of NPC
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a Member of NPC
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a Member of NPC
not specified
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Bernard Looney, Chief Executive Officer of BP, is a member of BR.
Bernard Looney
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BP Group CEO is a direct member.
Robert Dudley
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Bernard Looney, Chief Executive Officer of BP, is a member of BR.
Bernard Looney
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BP Group CEO is a direct member.
Robert Dudley
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a direct member of CAPP and participates in a variety of CAPP committees. In ts 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated that it is misaligned with CAPP and outline some actions it is taking to address this
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a producer member of CAPP
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In its 2020 Trade Association Review, BP said the following regarding its membership with CAPP: "Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) CAPP is the Canadian upstream oil and gas association, representing producers and associate members from across all Canadian provinces and territories. Key focus issues are climate, market access and provincerelated issues in areas where we are active, such as Alberta. BP holds a seat on the board and is involved in technical and policy committees. Alignment of climate activities and positions Although CAPP does not explicitly support the goals of the Paris Agreement, it does see climate change as an important global issue and supports Canada’s plan of action. The association takes an outcomefocused approach and is supportive of action to tackle methane emissions. CAPP has not publicly supported federal and provincial carbon pricing frameworks in Canada. Aligned: Paris Agreement, climate science, reducing emissions, technology. Partially aligned: Carbon pricing. Not aligned: None. No position: Energy efficiency, carbon offsets. Action We have communicated this potential misalignment and our expectations – in terms of climate policy alignment – to association leadership and to those BP employees who work with CAPP"
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
The president of a BP subsidiary is on the board of governors of CAPP
Adrienne Bosch, President and Chairman of BP Canada Energy Group ULC
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Subsidiary of BP is a Direct Member
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a direct member of CAPP and participates in a variety of CAPP committees. In ts 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated that it is misaligned with CAPP and outline some actions it is taking to address this
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a producer member of CAPP
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In its 2020 Trade Association Review, BP said the following regarding its membership with CAPP: "Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) CAPP is the Canadian upstream oil and gas association, representing producers and associate members from across all Canadian provinces and territories. Key focus issues are climate, market access and provincerelated issues in areas where we are active, such as Alberta. BP holds a seat on the board and is involved in technical and policy committees. Alignment of climate activities and positions Although CAPP does not explicitly support the goals of the Paris Agreement, it does see climate change as an important global issue and supports Canada’s plan of action. The association takes an outcomefocused approach and is supportive of action to tackle methane emissions. CAPP has not publicly supported federal and provincial carbon pricing frameworks in Canada. Aligned: Paris Agreement, climate science, reducing emissions, technology. Partially aligned: Carbon pricing. Not aligned: None. No position: Energy efficiency, carbon offsets. Action We have communicated this potential misalignment and our expectations – in terms of climate policy alignment – to association leadership and to those BP employees who work with CAPP"
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
The president of a BP subsidiary is on the board of governors of CAPP
Adrienne Bosch, President and Chairman of BP Canada Energy Group ULC
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Subsidiary of BP is a Direct Member
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP Lubricants USA continues to be a member of the ACC
not specified
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A subsidiary of BP, BP Lubricants USA, is a member of ACC
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP Lubricants USA continues to be a member of the ACC
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary of BP, BP Lubricants USA, is a member of ACC
not specified
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BP is one of over 100 direct members of BCA.
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In its 2020 Trade association review, BP disclosed it was a member of BCA and fully aligned over climate change policy positions.
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BP is one of over 100 direct members of BCA.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
In its 2020 Trade association review, BP disclosed it was a member of BCA and fully aligned over climate change policy positions.
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a direct member of NAM and participates in a variety of NAM committees. In ts 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated that it is misaligned with NAM and outline some actions it is taking to address this
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP disclosed it is a member of NAM, however, in its 2020 trade association review, BP also disclosed it was partially misaligned with NAM's climate positions. BP said the following: "NAM is the largest manufacturing association in the US, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and across all 50 states. The association addresses a number of topics important to BP – from workforce development, to tax and trade, to broader regulatory reform. BP does not have representation on the board of directors. BP participates in a variety of NAM policy committees. Alignment of climate activities and positions NAM’s climate policy has changed in recent months and is now more aligned with BP. The organization supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement and has a set of climate principles to guide its approach moving forward. Aligned: Paris Agreement, energy efficiency, reducing emissions, natural climate solutions and carbon offsets, technology. Partially aligned: Carbon pricing. Not aligned: None. No position: Climate science. Action We have communicated these findings and our expectations on climate policy to the association’s leadership and those within BP who work with NAM."
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
No longer listed as a board member of NAM. Relationship score reduced to 0, although unclear if company retains membership.
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Subsidiary of BP is Board Member of NAM
John Minge
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP is a direct member of NAM and participates in a variety of NAM committees. In ts 2021 progress update on industry associations, BP stated that it is misaligned with NAM and outline some actions it is taking to address this
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP disclosed it is a member of NAM, however, in its 2020 trade association review, BP also disclosed it was partially misaligned with NAM's climate positions. BP said the following: "NAM is the largest manufacturing association in the US, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and across all 50 states. The association addresses a number of topics important to BP – from workforce development, to tax and trade, to broader regulatory reform. BP does not have representation on the board of directors. BP participates in a variety of NAM policy committees. Alignment of climate activities and positions NAM’s climate policy has changed in recent months and is now more aligned with BP. The organization supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement and has a set of climate principles to guide its approach moving forward. Aligned: Paris Agreement, energy efficiency, reducing emissions, natural climate solutions and carbon offsets, technology. Partially aligned: Carbon pricing. Not aligned: None. No position: Climate science. Action We have communicated these findings and our expectations on climate policy to the association’s leadership and those within BP who work with NAM."
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
No longer listed as a board member of NAM. Relationship score reduced to 0, although unclear if company retains membership.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Subsidiary of BP is Board Member of NAM
John Minge
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
BP has an indirect membership of MEDEF through the association UFIP
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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BP has an indirect membership of MEDEF through the association UFIP
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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BP has an indirect membership of MEDEF through the association UFIP
not specified
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BP has an indirect membership of MEDEF through the association UFIP
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary of BP, Air BP Limited, is a strategic partner of the IATA.
not specified
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary of BP, Air BP, is a strategic partner of the IATA.
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A subsidiary of BP is a strategic partner of IATA
not specified
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A subsidiary of BP, Air BP Limited, is a strategic partner of the IATA.
not specified
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A subsidiary of BP, Air BP, is a strategic partner of the IATA.
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A subsidiary of BP is a strategic partner of IATA
not specified
In this section, we depict graphically the relationships the corporation has with trade associations, federations, advocacy groups and other third parties who may be acting on their behalf to influence climate change policy. Each of the columns above represents one relationship the corporation appears to have with such a third party. In these columns, the top, dark section represents the strength of the relationship the corporation has with the influencer. For example if a corporation's senior executive also held a key role in the trade association, we would deem this to be a strong relationship and it would be on the far left of the chart above, with the weaker ones to the right. Click on these grey shaded upper sections for details of these relationships. The middle section contains a link to the organization score details of the influencer concerned, so you can see the details of its climate change policy influence. Click on the middle sections for for details of the trade associations. The lower section contains the organization score of that influencer, the lower the more negatively it is influencing climate policy.
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Climate Lobbying Overview: BP is strategically engaged across multiple aspects of climate and energy policy. BP’s top line statements on climate change appear to have improved since 2015, especially since 2020 with the arrival of the new CEO Bernard Looney. However, engagement with detailed climate policy and regulation appears to remain mixed.
Top-line Messaging on Climate Policy: In February 2020, BP set out on social media its new ambition, which includes the pledge to ‘help the world get to net zero’. Responding to an EU consultation on the sustainable finance taxonomy in 2020, BP also declared its support of the EU’s goal to reach climate neutrality by 2050 while in a September 2020 press release, BP declared its support for the EU’s updated 2030 GHG target.
BP’s position on the need for general climate regulation appears to focused on the need for a carbon price. While in 2020, the company stated on its website that any policies additional to carbon pricing should be “limited in number, and tightly focusing on correcting market failures”. However, in October 2021, BP supported ‘robust climate provisions’ in the US Build Back Better Act, which includes carbon pricing mechanisms amongst other forms of policy, as part of a joint letter addressed to US congressional leadership while BP CEO Bernard Looney also reinforced the need for climate regulations in a press release in August 2021 stating that an EU economy-wide carbon price would help bolster the Fit for 55 package. In its January 2021 climate policy positions document, BP stated that there is a need for increased climate policy and regulation to incentivize economy-wide decarbonization in line with the Paris goals, adding that it believed carbon pricing was the most ‘economically efficient’ policy mechanism to achieve this.
Engagement with Climate-Related Regulations: BP’s communications on specific climate-related regulations also appears to be improving. In 2018, BP spent over $13m to oppose carbon pricing regulation in the US state of Washington which would have placed a $15 fee on every ton of CO2 produced. However, more recently its position appears to have changed. In November 2020, BP communicated support for ‘effective’ carbon taxes and cap-and-trade systems on its website. However, in March 2021, in a joint email signed by ‘BP Raffinaderij Rotterdam BV’ to Vice-President Timmermans obtained through an FOI request, the refinery appeared to have advocated directly to the European Commission against the introduction of a national CO2 tax in the Netherlands, arguing that any such measures should be imposed at a European level. BP later clarified its position in May 2020 in a letter to the Dutch trade association VNO-NCW, where it stated it disagreed with the association's position and appeared to support the Dutch CO2 tax. Similarly, in the previous month, April 2020, BP sent a letter to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) in which it appeared to contest CAPP’s support for a freeze in the Canadian Carbon Price at 2020 levels.
In regard to emissions trading, BP’s engagement also appears to be mostly positive. In September 2020, BP formed a business coalition advocating East Coast states to enact the Transportation and Climate Initiative, a cap-and-trade initiative targeting emissions from the transport sector while similarly also supporting the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and encouraging more states to join. Through its corporate website, it has also stated support for Washington State’s Senate Bill 5126, which would allow for the creation of a cap-and-trade scheme for the state, with BP’s senior vice president for communications and advocacy testifying in favor of the bill to the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee in January 2021. In the EU, however, BP appears to have been less positive. In an EU consultation comment submitted in June 2020, it opposed the reduction of free allowances allocated for industry under the EU ETS.
BP appears to have a mixed stance towards renewable energy legislation, in comments submitted to the consultation on the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) Revision in February 2021, BP advocated for a technology neutral approach, promoting non-renewable and low-carbon fuels equally to renewable fuels while also opposing the expansion of the RED to aviation and maritime sectors. However, the company did support ambitious targets for sustainable aviation fuels as part of the ReFuelEU initiative.
Regarding greenhouse gas regulations, BP’s messaging appears to be mixed. In comments submitted to the EU, BP stated it supported new rules to prevent methane leakage in the energy sector on January 2021. However, in May 2020, BP submitted recommendations to the EU on the Methane Strategy, advocating for an intensity-based standard, rather than an absolute limit on emissions, and for compliance flexibilities. In the US, in 2019, BP advocated for the Environmental Protection Agency to retain federal methane regulations, however, added that methane emissions regulations must not place an unreasonable burden on companies or consumers. BP also lobbied in 2019 to oppose a new GHG emissions reduction requirement added by the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority to the planning approval process.
Positioning on Energy Transition: While BP appears to message positively surrounding the energy transition, it continues to support a long-term role for fossil fuels in the energy mix, while its communications on policy related to the energy transition appears to be mixed. In BP’s 2020 sustainability report, published in March 2021, BP published its ‘six beliefs about the energy transition’ where it stated that while renewables and electrification will grow, it also believes that ‘Oil and gas challenged but will remain part of the energy mix for decades’.
In the same sustainability report, BP disclosed a number of regional climate policies that the company was supporting. It stated that it supported clean energy legislation in Illinois, which included incentives for renewable energy and EV infrastructure. Similarly, CEO Bernard Looney stated support for the UK’s accelerated phase-out of ICE cars and vans. Away from its primary messaging, in BP’s 2021 Q3 lobbying disclosure, BP appeared to lobby in favor of an extension of tax credits for renewable energy under the Build Back Better Act in the US. While in 2020, BP supported a letter written by the Energy Transition Commission which stated supporting for ‘unleashing massive investment in renewable power systems’ and making government support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic conditional on climate commitments.
However, in an October 2020 consultation on the EU Energy Taxation Directive, BP supported removing tax exemptions for aviation and maritime fuels, but also advocated for special tax treatment for electricity for industries at risk of carbon leakage. In December 2020, BP proposed various amendments to the EU Sustainable Finance Taxonomy that do not appear to fully support the transition of the energy mix, including supporting raising the carbon intensity threshold for natural gas to qualify under the taxonomy as a transitional fuel and also advocated for weaker GHG intensity thresholds which could allow blue hydrogen with lower rates of carbon capture and storage in the taxonomy. It also did not support the exclusion of vehicles transporting fossil fuels from the taxonomy. While in 2019, the company lobbied the Trump Administration to allow oil and gas drilling in two previously protected areas of the Alaskan Artic.
Industry Association Governance: In 2021, BP released a progress update based on its previous association review, in which it gives details of any misalignment on climate change policy with industry associations it holds a membership with. However, BP only disclosed details of its influence within associations it found to be ‘partially aligned’, with no details given on memberships it has found to be ‘aligned’. BP outlined its on-going engagement with five “partially aligned” associations, (American Petroleum Institute, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, National Association of Manufacturers, US Chamber of Commerce, and Australian Institute of Petroleum). Nevertheless, BP remains a member of these associations. Although BP has publicly declared misalignment with the Dutch association VNO-NCW on its carbon tax position, it was found to be fully aligned with the association in its 2021 review. However, in 2020, BP left American Fuels and Petroleum Manufacturers and the Western States Petroleum Association after finding major misalignment with these associations in its 2020 industry association review.