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We are holding our first Investor Roundtable on Social LobbyMap on 19/11 in London - showcasing how & why investors can use SLM data. This event is invitation only but if you are an investor interested in attending contact us at : social.lobbymap@eirisfoundation.org

Join EIRIS Conflict Risk Network at our side event at PRI in Person - 'Data Dilemmas on Conflict: Do Geospatial and AI tool have a role to play?' Visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1761939531... for more information and to register

Major EU sustainable investors lobby to repeal CSDDD CEOs calling for corporate due diligence rules to be abolished include heads of two major financial institutions that recently expressed support for the regulation.

Major EU sustainable investors lobby to repeal CSDDD www.responsible-investor.com/major-eu-sus...

The lobbying effect: How corporate influence shaped the EU's sustainability Omnibus proposal - Social Lobby Map New research from Social LobbyMap has today revealed how corporate influence continues to shape the EU's CSDDD

NEW SOCIAL LOBBYMAP REPORT: The Lobbying Effect - How Corporate Influence Is Reshaping EU #Sustainability Rules. We're unveiling fresh analysis on the behind-the-scenes lobbying that’s reshaping the EU’s sustainability agenda.

READ NOW: sociallobbymap.org/the-lobbying...

#csddd #omnibus

Based in Brussels and interested in how data-driven tools can inform policymaking? We're hosting a session on 1st Oct to with @thegoodlobby.bsky.social unpick how lobbying has influenced the #CSDDD Omnibus & how data can help us understand the impact. Join us: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-data-d...

❓ Trilogue negotiations on the CSDDD Omnibus Package are underway, but whose voices are shaping the outcome?

Join The Good Lobby and Social LobbyMap in Brussels on 1 October for an evening of discussion, insight, and action.

🔗 Info and registration: thegoodlobby.eu/how-data-dri...

Over 30 organizations urge EU to keep banks in sight for future CSDDD compliance A joint letter asked policymakers to protect the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive’s “review clause,” which keeps the door open to applying it to the financial sector.

Over 30 organizations urge EU to keep banks in sight for future CSDDD compliance www.esgdive.com/news/35-orga... via ESGdive

We support the call on EU policymakers to preserve #CSDDD review clause - a critical mechanism that keeps alive the possibility of extending mandatory human-rights and environmental due diligence to financial undertakings.

Behind every insight at Social LobbyMap lies a careful and methodical approach to collecting, refining & analysing #data. We're sharing how we do what we do – so you can understand not just the results but the rigorous approaches & care that go into producing them: sociallobbymap.org/social-lobby...

10 Things you need to know about corporate lobbying - a guide for investors, CSOs, policymakers and companies Corporate lobbying is a form of advocacy where corporations try to shape the government decisions. It's a way for businesses to have their voices heard in the political process Corporations and big business lobby governments to influence policy in their favour. They're usually seeking favourable legislation, lower taxes or reduced regulations. Their approaches might include shaping policy to increase profits, reduce costs or gain advantages over their competitors The individuals or entities who engage in corporate lobbying can include professional lobby firms, in-house lobbyists, trade and industry associations, think tanks and, sometimes, those in the companies involved The ways in which lobbying is regulated differ from nation to nation. In the UK, there are acts designed to increase transparency across the field. In the EU the Transparency Register requires lobbyists to disclose their activities and adhere to a code of conduct The scope and approach of lobbying and advocacy differs. Typically, lobbying targets policymakers and specific regulations or legislations. Advocacy, meanwhile, covers a wide range of activities which are all designed to raise awareness and support for a cause

When large corporations dominate lobbying efforts due to their financial power, the voices of smaller organisations and civil society groups are often underrepresented or unheard entirely Corporate lobbying isn't inherently harmful, but when done without transparency, it can prioritise private interests over the public good. Companies face growing scrutiny over ESG practices. Lobbying against human rights policies can damage public trust Several businesses appeared to be supportive of the CSDDD, but were lobbying against key provisions. Some major industry lobby groups publicly supported due diligence but actively opposed the CSDDD Approaches to lobbying practices vary from state to state. These approaches are undergoing significant transformation. Many jurisdictions are actively examining existing protocols, aiming to enhance public trust in decision-making processes The impact of ethical lobbying can result in the best outcomes for everyone. Lobbying ethics is essential for maintaining the integrity of the political system and making sure that lobbying approaches serve the common good rather than only reflecting the interests of a few

#Lobbying is a common practice in the political sphere. But what does that mean for investors, CSOs, policymakers and companies?

Our guide to the '10 things you should know about corporate lobbying' breaks down the essentials:

sociallobbymap.org/10-things-yo...

Discover the Hidden Risks of Corporate Lobbying and Investor Responsibility in this article for UKSIF from Elissandra da Costa (our Director of Social LobbyMap and Corporate Ratings): uksif.org/the-hidden-r...

Image of DeSmog article with headline '“Corporate lobbying eroded flagship EU sustainability rules – report”

Screenshot of Edie article with headline “EU Omnibus Commission risks ignoring most businesses’ views in CSDDD reform”

Screenshot of Sustainable Views newsletter with headline “Regulatory rollback may violate EU treaties ”

Screenshot of IPE article with headline “Finance lobbied harder than any other sector to water down CS3D, finds research”

We’re so proud to see our latest Social LobbyMap research featured in several articles exploring the influence of corporate lobbying on the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Here's a snapshot of the coverage:

feat @sustainableviews.bsky.social, @desmog.com & others

When we examine the nature and intensity of lobbying efforts, the alignment between companies and their representative trade bodies, as well as the broader implications for corporate accountability in the UK, what are the key findings from the research? Read now: sociallobbymap.org/social-lobby...

Social LobbyMap provides a detailed analysis of corporate and trade association lobbying around the CSDDD, focusing on both sectoral and thematic patterns of engagement.

Social LobbyMap frequently asked questions

Social LobbyMap is a data platform that assesses corporate lobbying on human rights and labour standards against a range of recognised international standards. It aims to provide independent research, assessment and scoring on social policy engagement from both companies and industry associations.

Social LobbyMap is designed for investors, civil society organisations, researchers, journalists, and policymakers — anyone interested in understanding how corporate influence shapes regulation and rights.

Research like this is needed. Limiting corporate accountability to companies’ own operations and value chains neglects the significant influence companies have on regulation and enforcement. Mapping and assessing lobbying on social issues can replicate that effect in relation to human rights.

Our latest research aims to increase transparency around corporate lobbying on human rights legislations. But how do we go about it? Check out some of your Social LobbyMap FAQ's below and be sure to read our key takeaways from last month's webinar Q&A: sociallobbymap.org/what-we-lear...

Last week the latest Social LobbyMap research was launched! We brought together a panel of experts to unpack how corporate lobbying shaped the #CSDDD — and what this means for the future of business and human rights.

Explore our findings and key takeaways here: sociallobbymap.org/social-lobby...

Finance lobbied harder than any other sector to water down CS3D, finds research Investors planning engagement on responsible lobbying may have to start with the finance sector

Finance lobbied harder than any other sector to water down CS3D, finds research www.ipe.com/latest/finan... #sociallobbymap #csddd

📑 A new report from the @eirisfoundation.bsky.social Social LobbyMap project reveals how corporate lobbying influenced the EU CSDDD.

💼 The findings offer crucial insight into lobbying dynamics ahead of the upcoming EU Omnibus reforms.

🔗 Read the full report: bit.ly/44vjOTl

EU Omnibus: Commission risks ignoring most businesses’ views in CSDDD reform - edie Despite the European Commission’s argument that most businesses worry about the impact of new corporate sustainability reporting rules on SMEs, only one-third of private sector groups involved in shap...

EU Omnibus: Commission risks ignoring most businesses’ views in CSDDD reform www.edie.net/eu-omnibus-c...

Corporate Lobbying Eroded Flagship EU Sustainability Rules – Report Dozens of companies and trade bodies were involved in an effort to water down key sustainability legislation in the EU, according to a new report published today.  The Corporate Sustainability Due Dil...

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Corporate Lobbying Eroded Flagship EU Sustainability Rules – Report

An 'unparalleled competitiveness hysteria' is at play, according to transparency campaigner @kennethhaar.bsky.social @corporateeurope.org

📝 @joeygrostern.bsky.social 👇

www.desmog.com/2025/06/24/c...

Read now: How corporate lobbying shaped the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Our latest analysis from Social LobbyMap, an EIRIS Foundation project, uncovers who lobbied for what — and how their actions shaped the final directive.

Read the full report bit.ly/4k5sKDA

🚨 The Good Lobby Summer Academy 2025 – Final Places Now Available!

🗓️ Dates: 21–24 July 2025
📍 Location: Bilbao, Spain

💡 Don't miss your chance to join a unique cross-sector learning experience.

👉Places are filling up fast, register now before it’s too late: bit.ly/4ho4dsV

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Social LobbyMap Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Social LobbyMap Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us on the 25th of June for the virtual launch of Social LobbyMap (www.sociallobbymap.org), a groundbreaking new research initiative that aims to increase transparency and analysis around corporate lobbying on human rights legislations. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Advance: Progress report 2025 This report provides an overview of the Advance initiative and developments against its objectives over the last two years.

PRI Advance Progress report 2025 www.unpri.org/advance/adva...

🔔 Join the launch event of the Social LobbyMap!

💼 This project by @eirisfoundation.bsky.social develops methodologies and research on how companies lobby on social and human rights issues for use by investors and other stakeholders

📅 25 June 3:30–4:45 CEST
📍 Online
🔗 Register now: lnkd.in/eNbWDQbi

Türk urges EU to protect landmark legislation on business and human rights GENEVA – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today urged the European Union to ensure any revisions to its corporate sustainability directive do not weaken its alignment with internation...

Türk urges EU to protect landmark legislation on business and human rights www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... #bizhumanrights #csddd

EIRIS Foundation response to proposed Stewardship Code Revisions
eirisfoundation.org/stewardshipc...

Long-term investors split with asset managers over climate risk Insurance groups and pension funds threaten to dump those ‘misaligned’ with retiree objectives

Long-term investors split with asset managers over climate risk

ISS ends diversity considerations for US boardrooms, citing Trump orders Top proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services said on Tuesday it will no longer consider the gender, racial or ethnic diversity of U.S. company boards when making its voting recommendations.

www.reuters.com/business/fin...

Three-quarters of business #lobbying is never considered by ESG raters, MSCI, Bloomberg, Ecovadis, Morningstar and Sustainalytics. @eirisfoundation.bsky.social is collaborating with @thegoodlobby.bsky.social in 'Social LobbyMap', a project I am honoured to chair. eirisfoundation.org/social-lobby...