Thematic Engagements

Background

Thematic engagements are engagements with a range of companies on a defined theme or topic, for example: 

• An indicator under the CA100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark such as climate governance, just transition, or lobbying; or, 

• A separate and distinct topic of interest such as methane or State-Owned Enterprises. 

The intended outcome of the thematic engagements is to support companies to improve performance, for example against the relevant indicator on the Benchmark. They complement the lead investor-company model, which may focus on core topics such as transition plans and capital expenditure. Thematic engagements also provide value-add for signatories through in-depth and specialised research on specific themes or topics.

Each thematic engagement differs in terms of the number of investors involved, frequency of meetings, engagement approaches, and/or annual objectives. This provides networks and participating investors with flexibility on how to achieve the goals of the workstream.

How can signatories get involved?

Thematic engagements are supported regionally by the relevant coordinating network(s). Where applicable, networks work together on cross-cutting themes. Please refer to the Signatory Handbook for further information and terms of reference.

Signatories may enquire about existing opportunities or propose new thematic engagements with their regional network coordinator. The relevant network will discuss the idea in more detail with the signatory to understand the scope and annual objectives.

The below table outlines current ongoing thematic engagements. To get involved, please reach out to the relevant coordinating network for further information. Additional information on sectoral and thematic engagements is available in the ‘Engagement Availability Spreadsheet’ in the signatory-only section of the website.