Lobbying Disclosure: American Petroleum Institute (2018)
April 1, 2018
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The Frame
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.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
American Petroleum Institute
The organization is actively seeking to influence city policy regarding ESG standards.
Chicago Mayor's Office
The office is the target of lobbying efforts regarding city policy decisions.
Last recorded activity April 1, 2018.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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.
- The action type is classified as legislative.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
JAMES R WATSON
on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
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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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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