Policies like the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) are needed to facilitate widespread building electrification in the EU. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, building electrification promotes job creation, energy security, and public health benefits. Despite this, European gas utilities, fossil fuel companies, and their industry associations have pushed to undermine requirements around the electrification of buildings in the EPBD and prolong fossil gas reliance. InfluenceMap research reveals a coordinated campaign in the EU, with evidence of similar tactics to fight building electrification proposals in the US and Australia. See InfluenceMap's recent report “The Global Campaign Against Building Electrification” for our full analysis.
In this webinar, InfluenceMap will unpack the fossil industry’s playbook of tactics to show how pro-gas arguments are delaying building electrification and extending the use of fossil gas. We will break this down into two main strategies: the broad, global pro-gas playbook the industry uses across regions and the regionally targeted arguments the industry employs to tap into regional politics in the EU.
We will be joined by Loïc Delorme, EU Government Affairs Manager at Schneider Electric, who will share best practice for positive corporate advocacy to support future building electrification proposals in the EU and around the world.
This webinar is open to all, with a specific focus on companies seeking to align their advocacy with scientific guidance and investors seeking to push companies on the topic.
Positive corporate actors are emerging in the EU, but the fossil fuel industry is still successfully delaying and weakening science-aligned policy implementation. In this webinar, companies will gain tools to effectively advocate for policies to decarbonize buildings, while investors will improve their ability to detect deceptive corporate narratives on the topic.
InfluenceMap
Emilia PiziakSenior Analyst
Prior to joining InfluenceMap in May 2021, Emilia worked on energy and global philanthropy projects with Acadia Center and Wellspring Philanthropic Fund. As an Analyst, Emilia contributes to InfluenceMap’s efforts to track corporate lobbying on climate change, particularly within the US power sector. Emilia holds a joint Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University.
InfluenceMap
Vivek ParekhProgram Manager, Fossil Fuels
Vivek is a Program Manager at InfluenceMap, where he leads the Fossil Fuels program. This includes the development of InfluenceMap's global Methane Platform, an interactive tool designed to track corporate engagement on methane policy proposed by governments. He also leads the program aimed at expanding the analysis of climate policy engagement in India. Vivek joined InfluenceMap in November 2020 after completing an MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment at University College London. He also holds a BSc in Economics from the University of York.
Schneider Electric
Loïc DelormeEuropean Government Affairs Manager
Loïc Delorme is European Government Affairs Manager for Schneider Electric with responsibility for Energy & Climate policy. Among others, he oversaw the company's advocacy efforts on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and now leads the company's electrification policy.