Lobbying Disclosure: American Petroleum Institute (2018)

Original title: JAMES R WATSON for AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE @ MAYORS OFFICE (2018-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2018

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What This Bill Does

James R. Watson registered as a lobbyist for the American Petroleum Institute to influence the Chicago Mayor's Office regarding Environmental, Social, and Governance () policies. The activity took place between April 1, 2018, and June 30, 2018.

Why it matters

This document discloses that the American Petroleum Institute sought to influence city-level policy regarding standards, which can impact how the city manages investments or procurement requirements.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

American Petroleum Institute

The organization is actively seeking to influence city policy regarding ESG standards.

Directly affected

Chicago Mayor's Office

The office is the target of lobbying efforts regarding city policy decisions.

Key Facts

James R. Watson served as the lobbyist for the American Petroleum Institute.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Mayor's Office.
The stated goal of the lobbying was to oppose ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies.
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018.

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The action type is classified as legislative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the American Petroleum Institute lobbying for?

The document states they are to oppose (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies.

Who is the lobbyist representing the American Petroleum Institute?

James R. Watson is the registered lobbyist.

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Lobbying Activity

JAMES R WATSON

on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE

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Discoveries

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Historical ESG Opposition

The document highlights that opposition to ESG standards at the municipal level was a lobbying priority for the American Petroleum Institute as early as 2018.

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