The Fossil Fuel Lobbyist List

A November 2022 report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) based on a 50-state survey reveals that major U.S. companies in the technology, banking, and insurance sectors frequently employ state-level lobbyists who also represent the fossil fuel industry. The report highlights a contradiction between these companies' public net-zero climate goals and their reliance on 'multi-client lobbyists' who promote continued fossil fuel dependence.

• The U.S. technology sector is a primary employer of lobbyists who also work for the fossil fuel industry, despite the sector's leadership in setting net-zero goals. Amazon employed such lobbyists in 28 states, Meta (Facebook) in 21 states, and Apple in 18 states.
• Major U.S. insurance companies employ fossil fuel lobbyists in states heavily impacted by the climate crisis. State Farm employed such lobbyists in 17 states, Allstate in 11 states, and Berkshire Hathaway in 10 states.
• Among the top five U.S. banks, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup employ lobbyists who also represent the fossil fuel industry in 10, 9, and 7 states respectively. GEM found no examples of U.S. Bancorp employing such lobbyists.
• State-level lobbyist disclosure laws are often weak or poorly implemented, which hinders the ability to track the impact of fossil fuel lobbyists. Many states only require the disclosure of general issue areas like "Energy" or "Environment" rather than specific bill numbers.
• The lack of a national database for state-level lobbyists prevents non-fossil fuel companies from being held accountable for their hiring practices regarding fossil fuel lobbyists.
• Anti-divestment campaigns and legislation, some developed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), have become law in Texas, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. These laws empower states to divest from companies that reduce their support for the fossil fuel industry, creating a conflict for multi-client lobbyists representing both banks and fossil fuel interests.

APA

Global Energy Monitor (2022). The Fossil Fuel Lobbyist List. https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Fossil-Fuel-Lobbyist-List-Nov.-2022-FINAL_11.pdf

Chicago

Global Energy Monitor. The Fossil Fuel Lobbyist List. 2022. https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Fossil-Fuel-Lobbyist-List-Nov.-2022-FINAL_11.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalenergymonitor2022fossil, author = {{Global Energy Monitor}}, title = {{The Fossil Fuel Lobbyist List}}, institution = {Global Energy Monitor}, year = {2022}, month = nov, url = {https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Fossil-Fuel-Lobbyist-List-Nov.-2022-FINAL_11.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }