This article discusses the tension between corporate public statements on environmental responsibility and their lobbying activities, particularly in the context of the EU’s green policies. Research from InfluenceMap reveals that while individual companies are increasingly supportive of green policies, industry associations remain less aligned, reflecting a “lowest common denominator” effect. Notably, companies like Unilever are acknowledging misalignments between their climate policies and those of their trade groups, highlighting the need for greater transparency in corporate lobbying.
