ArticleWe Mean Business Coalition

Harnessing the Power of Public Affairs to Accelerate Transition Plan Delivery

We Mean Business Coalition, 2024
https://www.wemeanbusinesscoalition.org/blog/harnessing-the-power-of-public-affairs-to-accelerate-transition-plan-delivery/

This article argues that corporate climate transition plans will fail without aligned public affairs strategies. It urges companies to integrate policy engagement, advocacy, and coalition-building into transition delivery, ensuring lobbying and political influence support—rather than undermine—net-zero and sustainability commitments.

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Political Risk (A) – Misaligned lobbying can increase backlash and policy risk that undermines transition plans. 
Long-Term Value & Business Strategy (A) – The article links credible transition delivery to long-term competitiveness. 
 

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