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.
According to a 10 December Money S article, Hyundai Steel supported government support or incentives to improve facility efficiency under the K-Steel Act to decarbonize steel industry at a seminar titled "Policy Tasks for Advancing the Korean Steel Industry."
In a 10 November The JoongAng article, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) emphasized the burden of increased industrial electricity prices due to the K-ETS and suggested using revenue from the K-ETS as a subsidy to bring down costs.
According to a 14 November YonHapNews statement, at 2025 Future Economic Forum, Chey Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) advocated for a continued role for coal in the energy mixin Africa, referencing the deployment of CCS. Chairman Chey suggested that this could be a cooperation opportunity between Africa and Asia. He also supported for the use of hydrogen for renewable energy storage.
In a 7 November Energy Daily article, at 2025 KGU Energy Conference, sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR), the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) advocated for a continued role of fossil gas to supply electricity for data centers, but without placing clear conditions on the need for CCS or methane emission abatement on the use of gas. KOGAS suggested that the LNG share in the 11th Basic Electricity Supply and Demand Plan needs to be readjusted. KOGAS also supported the long-term role for enhanced nuclear technology, including small modular reactors (SMRs), in the energy mix, but seemingly as an alternative to a transition to renewable energy. KOGAS promoted fossil gas as a "bridge energy source" for renewable energy.
In a 15 December joint statement, ten industry associations representing the oil and gas sector in the US and EU advocated to weaken several aspects of the EU Methane Regulation for the energy sector. The paper was signed by the American Petroleum Institute, Center for LNG (a branch of the Natural Gas Supply Association), Eurogas, FuelsEurope, International Association of Oil and Gas Producers, LNG Allies, and the US Chamber of Commerce. The groups advocated to include the regulation in a simplification Omnibus in order to impose numerous adjustments such as expanding compliance pathways, significantly delaying implementation timelines, ending methane reporting obligations for importers, and weakening penalties for non-compliance. The paper emphasized concerns around the regulation's impact on the bloc's energy security.
According to a 27 November news article, Hanwha Solutions Executive Vice President Song Yong-sik presented at a National Assembly discussion session on fuel switching and renewable energy in industrial complexes. Hanwha Solutions stated that hydrogen power generation was the only real long-term alternative, although it was currently unrealistic due to infrastructure and technological limitations, and called on the government to allow transitional measures to activate hydrogen. The company advocated switching individual coal- and oil-fired boilers to LNG, and suggested using LNG and renewable energy in parallel to stabilize supply before converting LNG to hydrogen between 2040 and 2045 to move toward a zero-carbon power model. According to a separate news article, Hanwha Solutions also argued that achieving the 2035 NDC target would require technologies beyond those currently available and emphasized that meeting the 2050 carbon neutrality goal would depend on the emergence of much more advanced technologies.
In a 1 December news article, Hyundai Motor Group was reported to have opposed a proposed concession that would weaken greenhouse gas emissions standards for certain small petrol cars under India’s revised Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. The company wrote to the government arguing that the leniency for light, small-engine vehicles would undermine India’s electric vehicle goals, and be perceived internationally as a step backwards at a time when global markets are moving toward stricter fuel-efficiency and zero-emission standards. Hyundai Motor Group warned that such abrupt, segment-specific policy changes could distort future investment and technology deployment plans that were based on the existing, more stringent emissions trajectory.
In a 12 December article in The Australian, Telstra CEO Vicki Brady supported the higher end of Australia's 62-70% 2035 emissions reduction target range. The CEO stated the need to “strive for or exceed the upper end” of the target range.
In a series of 12 December 2025 press releases, the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Business Roundtable applauded the Trump Administration's Executive Order directing agencies to increase scrutiny of proxy advisory firms and their "radical politically motivated agenda," including promotion of ESG issues. The Investment Company Institute, a trade group representing investment companies, did not take a clear position on the Order but in a press release committed to work with the SEC to "strengthen the proxy voting system."
On 11 November, Korean industry associations representing various sectors released a joint industrial statement on the ‘2035 National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC)’.
14 industry associations, including Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF), Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA), Korea Chemical Industry Association (KCIA), Korea Cement Association (KCA), Korea Petroleum Association (KPA), and Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), appeared unsupportive of South Korea's 2035 NDC, emphasizing that it is a challenging target to achieve without the full commercialization of emissions reduction technologies.
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Federation of Korean Industries (FKI), Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF), Korea International Trade Association (KITA), Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA), Korea Chemical Industry Association (KCIA), Korea Cement Association (KCA), Korea Petroleum Association (KPA), and Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA) broadly supported a transition toward carbon free energy and government support or incentives for the transition, as well as the commercialization of emissions reduction technologies, including electrification and hydrogen-reduction steelmaking to decarbonize the steel industry, but it was unclear if this position is aligned with IPCC advice on delivering a 1.5°C-aligned transition.
On 6 November, Korean industry associations representing various sectors submitted a joint industrial proposal to the government regarding the 2035 National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC) and the 4th Emissions Trading Allocation Plan’.
Eight industry associations, including Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA), Korea Chemical Industry Association (KCIA), Korea Cement Association (KCA), and Korea Petroleum Association (KPA), appeared to oppose the Korea Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS), calling for a higher cap on total GHG emissions in order to maintain consistency with the industrial sector reduction rate of the 2030 NDC. These industry associations suggested that the K-ETS results in increased energy prices and a burden to companies.
In addition, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA), Korea Chemical Industry Association (KCIA), Korea Cement Association (KCA), and Korea Petroleum Association (KPA) appeared to support a weaker 2035 NDC in South Korea, emphasizing the need for a 'reasonable' NDC target considering industrial competitiveness and the impact of NDC on the K-ETS.
In a 5 December LinkedIn post, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) welcomed the expansion of Chevron’s Gorgon LNG project, a major gas project off the coast of Western Australian. The CME applauded the move as a “significant step” in supporting the economic development and energy security of Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
However, the claim that LNG exports contribute to Asia’s decarbonization efforts contradicts findings from a Deloitte report commissioned by the WA government, which notes that gas exports would present significant risks of crowding out the transition to alternative energy solutions, including solar and wind.
During its 2025 Investor Conference presentation held on 8 December, NextEra CEO John Ketchum called for new fossil gas generation to meet energy demands from data centers and artificial intelligence. In his statements, Ketchum emphasized that "gas-fired generation will play a large role in bring-your-own generation" and that new fossil gas projects would address affordability and economic concerns. NextEra continues to make statements in favor of gas buildout and demonstrates a mix of positive and negative engagement on US climate policy.
The CEOs of major US industry associations -- including groups that continue to advocate for fossil fuel infrastructure and against climate policy, namely American Petroleum Institute, American Gas Association, American Exploration & Production Council, Edison Electric Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, and Natural Gas Supply Association -- sent a letter to Congressional leadership on 3 December which advocated in favor of the SPEED Act. American Clean Power Association also signed the letter. The SPEED Act proposes to narrow the use and scope of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, including by placing limits on community involvement and judicial review, and also proposes to prohibit legal challenges to the establishment of categorical exclusions, which may expedite fossil fuel energy projects. The letter emphasized that this bill "improves environmental reviews by streamlining existing NEPA procedures and reducing unnecessary litigation." Congress has ramped up permitting reform discussions in recent weeks, with a House floor vote on the SPEED Act expected next week.
Ahead of the expected announcement of a gas reservation scheme for Australia that is intended to ensure adequate domestic supplies, fossil fuel producers have been pushing for the scheme to support additional fossil gas developments. In a 5 December AFR article, a spokesperson for Shell called for the scheme to include "active measures to increase supply", while Beach Energy CEO, Brett Woods, called for the prioritization of gas development in the southern states in another AFR article. Meanwhile, on 7 December, the CEO of the Australian Energy Producers, Samantha McCulloch, claimed in a press release that bringing new gas supply online sooner was the only sustainable solution to put downward pressure on prices and ensure a well-supplied and functioning market. Chevron appeared unsupportive of a reservation scheme in a 7 December article in The Australian, but did not give a clear position on whether such a scheme should support new fossil fuel supply.
In a 4 December press release, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) CEO Abigail Ross Hopper described a letter sent by SEIA and nearly 150 solar energy companies requesting that Congress work with the US Department of the Interior (DOI) to revoke the federal agency's July 2025 memo. The memo called for a higher degree of review for wind and solar projects, with no mention of similar requirements for fossil fuel projects. Hopper emphasized that "without action to address this unequal treatment of solar energy, the industry will continue to face significant barriers to deployment and investment at a time of skyrocketing energy demand."
In a 3 December press release, American Gas Association CEO Karen Harbert called for permitting reform to facilitate the buildout of new fossil gas infrastructure. The press release cited delays around the Mountain Valley Pipeline, with Harbert stating that "it is critical that Congress, the federal government and state regulators take action now to correct our badly broken permitting system and greenlight new infrastructure projects so that we can meet the needs of the future while continuing to serve American families affordably, reliably and safely.” Congress is considering several pieces of permitting reform legislation, such as the SPEED Act, that propose to remove critical climate and biodiversity safeguards from the permitting approval process.
In 3 December statements, major US automakers endorsed the Trump administration's proposal to significantly weaken fuel economy standards for cars. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis each issued statements supporting the proposal, which appeared on Fox News the day the rule was announced. The CEO and representatives of the three companies stood behind President Trump in the Oval Office as he announced the weakening of the rules.
The CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, an industry association representing the aforementioned manufacturers and most other major auto companies such as BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota, and Volkswagen, also issued a statement supporting the governments' proposal to weaken the fuel economy standards the same day.
In a 7 November press release published by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), the Korea Iron and Steel Association (KOSA) expressed concerns with a recently finalized national 2035 GHG emissions reduction target (NDC) in South Korea. The ambitious NDC would impact emissions allowances for the economy under the Korea Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS), which.
In media releases following the 27 November announcement of the deal between Labor and the Greens to reform Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, several resources and cross-sector industry associations emphasized concerns about the plans. The Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI), Business Council of Australia, and Queensland Resources Council (QRC) opposed provisions that exclude fossil gas projects from fast-tracked approval processes, and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies and Australian Industry Group also appeared not to support these provisions. While the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, and Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) generally supported faster approval processes, the associations did not specify if this support extends to fossil fuel projects. The ACCI, QRC, and MCA further appeared not to support the requirement mandating proponents disclose project emissions. In contrast, the Clean Energy Council strongly supported the reform deal to speed up approval processes for renewable energy projects. The Environment Protection Reform Bills were passed by the Australian Parliament on 28 November.
