In terms of lobbying, and in line with its CSR Policy, the Group intends to defend its positions and actively contribute to debates in society, public decision-making, and regulations, as part of a constructive dialogue with public authorities and in partnership with its peers.
By applying its Practical Ethics Guide, ENGIE condemns influence peddling and corruption in all its forms. We will never fund political activities, including in countries where these donations are legally allowed.
We will uphold internationally agreed human rights in all of our relations with public authorities.
All lobbyists acting on behalf of ENGIE undertake to carry out their lobbying activities in compliance with ENGIE's fundamental ethical principles set out in its Code of Conduct on Lobbying as revised in March 2023. He/she must appear on a register of lobbyists of the national and international organizations where he/she carries out lobbying activities and comply with the codes of conduct and regulations of these same organizations.
The Group lobbies on a global scale, with a particular focus on France:
- joining professional associations in the energy sector that help it develop its positions by talking with its peers and
- direct lobbying with public officials and administration to influence regulations in the energy.
Professional Associations
The Group adheres to the following associations: Abeeolica Brasil American Clean Power Association, AFEP (French Association of Private Enterprises), AFG (French Gas Association), Australian Energy Council , Australian Hydrogen Council Bioenergy Europe, Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI), BusinessEurope, Business for nature, Cedigaz, CEOE, Clean Energy Council Australia, COGEN Europe (European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration), CSFNSE (new energy systems strategic committee), Consumer Goods Forum, Electric Vehicle Council, Energy Efficiency Council Australia, Energy UK, EpE (French association for companies who want to understand the environment), Eurelectric ,Eurogas, Euroheat & Power (EHP,) European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), European Biogas Association (EBA), European Federation of Intelligent Energy Efficiency Services (EFIEES), European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC), European Round Table (ERT) for Industry, European Solar Thermal Electricity Association (ESTELA), European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, EVOLEN, France Hydrogène, France Industrie, France mobilité gaz, Gas infrastructure Europe (GIE), Global Gas Centre (GGC), Hydrogen Council, Hydrogen Europe, Hydropower Association Brasil (IHA), Instituto Acende Brasil, SolarPower Europe, Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables (SER), UFE (French Union of Electricity), UPRIGAZ (Professional Union of Private Gas Industries), WindEurope, World Biogas Association (WBA), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) ,Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA).
The total membership amount of these adhesions for ENGIE SA amounts to approximately M€ 3.5 in 2023.
Lobbying activities
In Europe, ENGIE's lobbying activities are registered in the European Transparency Register (no.: 90947457424-20). The transparency number is quoted in all exchanges/communications with European institutions. All contributions to European public consultations are made public and mention its transparency number.
Meetings with officials are also made public by the European Commission or members of the European Parliament.
Internationally, ENGIE follows the same rules. For example:
- In accordance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) of 1995, ENGIE is registered as a lobbyist with the US Senate and Congress.
- The Group operates in Australia, where it also complies with the Lobbying Code of Conduct approved in 2008. ENGIE registers its direct and indirect lobbying activities with the Australian government.
In France, ENGIE publishes an annual report on its lobbying activities and registers its lobbying activities carried out during the year in the digital register of the Haute Autorité pour la Transparence de la Vie Publique (HATVP) in accordance with the Sapin 2 law in order to provide transparent information and combat corruption.
The activities at European level for ENGIE SA in 2023, both for lobbying, interest representation and professional association, amount to a range from €2,000,000 to €2,249,999, according to the classification of the European transparency register.
For the French perimeter, the total amount spent in 2023 by ENGIE SA was in the range of €1,000,000 to €1,250,000, as declared to the French HATVP.
- ENGIE Energie Services, GRT gaz, GRDF, Storengy SAS, Storengy France, Elengy and EDT, which are subsidiaries of ENGIE SA and carry out their own lobbying activities in France, make their own declaration to the French HATVP.
>> ENGIE statement on the European Transparency Register
>>ENGIE statement to the French HATVP (High Authority for Transparency for Public Life)
The activities at European level for ENGIE SA in 2022 for both lobbying, interest representation and trade association amounted to a range of 2,000,000 € to 2,249,999 €, as per European Transparency Register classification.
For the French perimeter, the total 2022 amount spent by ENGIE SA was in the range 1,000,000 € to 1,250,000 €, as declared to the French HATVP.
ENGIE Energie Services, Storengy SAS, Storengy France, Elengy and EDT, which are ENGIE SA subsidiaries and carry out their own lobbying activities in France, proceed with their own statement to the French HATVP.
Summary
| k€ | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Lobbying,interest representation or similar | ||||
| ENGIE SA in France | 990 | [1,000-1,250] | [1,000-1,250] | [1,000-1,250] |
| ENGIE Subsidiaries France | [1,000-1,500] | [1,000-1,500] | [1,000-1,500] | [1,000-1,500] |
| ENGIE SA in Europe * | [1,650-1,900] | [2,000-2,250] | [2,000-2,250] | [2,000-2,250] |
| Local, regional or national political campaigns | ||||
| ENGIE Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade associations or tax-exempt groups (e.g. think tanks): | ||||
| ENGIE SA for France and Europe | 1 459 | 1,488 | 1,562 | 1,640 |
| Other (e.g. spending related to ballot measures or referendums) | ||||
| ENGIE Group | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* calculated according to European Union Commission requirements
Concerning climate issues, a summary of ENGIE's commitment policy is provided in the attached document.
In addition, the Group ensures that its participation in trade associations is consistent with its climate policy and in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. The valuation of its holdings is the subject of a report: