EDF: Lobbying - Revision history

Melissa Jones at 02:56, 8 October 2014

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Internal lobbyists: updated

Melissa Jones at 01:33, 13 August 2013

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Melissa Jones at 22:24, 24 October 2012

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−	{{Template:NuclearSpin}}	+	{{Template:NuclearSpin}}{{Template:Lobbying_Portal_badge}}'''Électricité de France''' (EDF) aims to become one of the most powerful energy companies in Europe.<ref>[http://prp.edf.com/33048i/Homecom/Whoweare/Presentation.html EDF Group website: 'Who we are'], undated, accessed February 2006.</ref> Its subsidiary [[EDF Energy]] is already one of the largest energy companies in the UK, supplying gas and electricity to about a quarter of the country's population. <ref> [http://www.edfenergy.com/html/showPage.do?name=welcome.til EDF Energy website: 'Welcome'], undated, accessed February 2006</ref>
−	'''Électricité de France''' (EDF) aims to become one of the most powerful energy companies in Europe.<ref>[http://prp.edf.com/33048i/Homecom/Whoweare/Presentation.html EDF Group website: 'Who we are'], undated, accessed February 2006.</ref> Its subsidiary [[EDF Energy]] is already one of the largest energy companies in the UK, supplying gas and electricity to about a quarter of the country's population. <ref> [http://www.edfenergy.com/html/showPage.do?name=welcome.til EDF Energy website: 'Welcome'], undated, accessed February 2006</ref>

	==Lobbying and PR==		==Lobbying and PR==

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 ===External lobbying firms===
-In 2011-2012 EDF's external registered lobbying firms were the [[PPS Group]], which includes a number of energy companies among its clients, and [[MHP Communications]] ([[Gavin Devine]]. <ref>APPC Register Entries for 1 Dec 2011 to 29 Feb 2012 & 1 March 2012 to 31 May 2012</ref>
+In 2011-2012 EDF's external registered lobbying firms were the [[PPS Group]], which includes a number of energy companies among its clients, and [[MHP Communications]] ([[Gavin Devine]]). <ref>APPC Register Entries for 1 Dec 2011 to 29 Feb 2012 & 1 March 2012 to 31 May 2012</ref>
 In August 2012, [[Pagefield]] was brought in to handle strategic comms and help strengthen EDF's case for building a controversial proposed third nuclear power reactor at [[Sizewell]] in Suffolk, UK. It won the six-figure account after a pitch process thought to have been initiated one year beforehand. According to ''PR Week'' Pagefield "is expected to play a key role in the development of EDF’s narrative around the value of a new nuclear power reactor, liaising with the public, media and stakeholders such as the [[Environment Agency]] and local authorities. Partner [[Wendy Blair]] is handling the account. [[Mark Gallagher]] will provide senior-level strategic counsel. <ref name="nuclear">Matt Cartmell, [http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/1145402/edf-bolsters-comms-underpin-nuclear-plans/ EDF bolsters comms to underpin nuclear plans], , prweek.com, Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 9:24am, acc 15 August 2012 </ref>

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 ===External lobbying firms===
-In 2011-2012 EDF's external registered lobbying firms were the [[PPS Group]], which includes a number of energy companies among its clients, and [[MHP Communications]]. <ref>APPC Register Entries for 1 Dec 2011 to 29 Feb 2012 & 1 March 2012 to 31 May 2012</ref>
+In 2011-2012 EDF's external registered lobbying firms were the [[PPS Group]], which includes a number of energy companies among its clients, and [[MHP Communications]] ([[Gavin Devine]]. <ref>APPC Register Entries for 1 Dec 2011 to 29 Feb 2012 & 1 March 2012 to 31 May 2012</ref>
 In August 2012, [[Pagefield]] was brought in to handle strategic comms and help strengthen EDF's case for building a controversial proposed third nuclear power reactor at [[Sizewell]] in Suffolk, UK. It won the six-figure account after a pitch process thought to have been initiated one year beforehand. According to ''PR Week'' Pagefield "is expected to play a key role in the development of EDF’s narrative around the value of a new nuclear power reactor, liaising with the public, media and stakeholders such as the [[Environment Agency]] and local authorities. Partner [[Wendy Blair]] is handling the account. [[Mark Gallagher]] will provide senior-level strategic counsel. <ref name="nuclear">Matt Cartmell, [http://www.prweek.com/uk/news/1145402/edf-bolsters-comms-underpin-nuclear-plans/ EDF bolsters comms to underpin nuclear plans], , prweek.com, Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 9:24am, acc 15 August 2012 </ref>

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 *[[Victoria MacGregor]] - Head of Public Affairs at EDF Energy since 2001. Before this was Marketing and Policy Manager at the [[Independent Healthcare Association]] and an Account Manager at [[Grey Advertising]].<ref> [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-macgregor/2a/26b/72a?trk=pub-pbmap Victoria MacGregor profile], LinkedIn, accessed 28 May 2012 </ref>
 *[[Paul Clark]] - Senior Public Affairs Manager.
-*[[Tim McCoy]], head of media relations. A former BBC journalist, he joined EDF media team in September 2012 after three years as [[Starbucks]] comms chief; before that was director of comms from [[Blue Rubicon]] in 2009.<ref name="McCoy"/> Reports to Andrew Brown.
+*[[Tim McCoy]], head of media relations. A former BBC journalist for over 14 years as reporter, producer and programme editor for both radio and television news programmes, he joined EDF media team in September 2012 after three years as [[Starbucks]] comms chief; before that was director of comms at [[Blue Rubicon]] from 2008-2009.<ref name="McCoy"/> Reports to Andrew Brown.
 *[[Kaa Holmes]], 'employee relations and engagement director', previously head of media relations until September 2012<ref name="McCoy"/>

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 *[[Victoria MacGregor]] - Head of Public Affairs at EDF Energy since 2001. Before this was Marketing and Policy Manager at the [[Independent Healthcare Association]] and an Account Manager at [[Grey Advertising]].<ref> [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-macgregor/2a/26b/72a?trk=pub-pbmap Victoria MacGregor profile], LinkedIn, accessed 28 May 2012 </ref>
 *[[Paul Clark]] - Senior Public Affairs Manager.
-*[[Tim McCoy]], head of media relations. A former BBC journalist, he joined EDF media team after three years as [[Starbucks]] comms chief; before that was director of comms from [[Blue Rubicon]] in 2009.<ref name="McCoy"/>
+*[[Tim McCoy]], head of media relations. A former BBC journalist, he joined EDF media team in September 2012 after three years as [[Starbucks]] comms chief; before that was director of comms from [[Blue Rubicon]] in 2009.<ref name="McCoy"/> Reports to Andrew Brown.
 *[[Kaa Holmes]], 'employee relations and engagement director', previously head of media relations until September 2012<ref name="McCoy"/>

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 ===Internal lobbyists===
-*[[Victoria MacGregor]] - Head of Public Affairs at EDF Energy since 2001. Before this was         Marketing and Policy Manager at [[Independent Healthcare Association]] and an Account Manager at [[Grey Advertising]].<ref> [http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/victoria-macgregor/2a/26b/72a?trk=pub-pbmap Victoria MacGregor profile], LinkedIn, accessed 28 May 2012 </ref>
+*[[Andrew Brown]], [[EDF Energy]]'s brand sustainability and external comms director <ref name="McCoy">Alec Mattinson, [http://www.prweek.com/uk/features/1148493/EDF-recruits-McCoy-lead-media-team/ EDF recruits McCoy to lead media team], prweek.com, Thursday, 06 September 2012, 9:40am </ref>
 *[[Paul Clark]] - Senior Public Affairs Manager.
+*[[Tim McCoy]], head of media relations. A former BBC journalist, he joined EDF media team after three years as [[Starbucks]] comms chief; before that was director of comms from [[Blue Rubicon]] in 2009.<ref name="McCoy"/>
+replaces former head of media relations Kaa Holmes, who has been promoted to the role of employee relations and engagement director. Reports to Andrew Brown.
 ==References, Resources==

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 ==Lobbying and PR==
-EDF is playing a key role in pushing for a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK.
+EDF has played a key role in pushing for a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK.
 In November 2005, EDF's Chief Executive, [[Vincent de Rivaz]], told a parliamentary committee that new nuclear power stations could be built within ten years if planning and licensing laws were to be relaxed. <ref>[http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmenvaud/uc584-iii/uc58402.htm Uncorrected transcript of evidence given by Vincent de Rivaz to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee], 2 November 2005.</ref> Giving evidence to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, he said that new nuclear power stations should be built to help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, increase security of supply and lower energy price volatility. <ref> House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, ibid.</ref>

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-Électricité de France (EDF) aims to become one of the most powerful energy companies in Europe.<ref>[http://prp.edf.com/33048i/Homecom/Whoweare/Presentation.html EDF Group website: 'Who we are'], undated, accessed February 2006.</ref> Its subsidiary [[EDF Energy]] is already one of the largest energy companies in the UK, supplying gas and electricity to about a quarter of the country's population. <ref> [http://www.edfenergy.com/html/showPage.do?name=welcome.til EDF Energy website: 'Welcome'], undated, accessed February 2006</ref>
+'''Électricité de France''' (EDF) aims to become one of the most powerful energy companies in Europe.<ref>[http://prp.edf.com/33048i/Homecom/Whoweare/Presentation.html EDF Group website: 'Who we are'], undated, accessed February 2006.</ref> Its subsidiary [[EDF Energy]] is already one of the largest energy companies in the UK, supplying gas and electricity to about a quarter of the country's population. <ref> [http://www.edfenergy.com/html/showPage.do?name=welcome.til EDF Energy website: 'Welcome'], undated, accessed February 2006</ref>
 ==Lobbying and PR==

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 ===Free fast-track nuclear power plants===
-As part of its submission to the UK government's energy review in 2006-07, EDF offered to build a new fleet of French designed nuclear power stations in Britain - at no cost to the taxpayer. The catch? EDF wanted a system to guarantee the price of its electricity - and to fast track the planning process for any new plants. [[Pierre Gadonneix]], chairman and CEO of the EDF Group, said the company would be "very willing" to play a role to make nuclear acceptable to public opinion. EDF was said to have a Euro 40 billion war-chest to expand nuclear worldwide, but a prime target has been the UK. <ref>Faisal Islam, [http://www.channel4.com/news/special-reports/special-reports-storypage.jsp?id=2164 "Going Fission"], Channel Four News, 12 April 2006.</ref>
+As part of its submission to the UK government's energy review in 2006-07, EDF offered to build a new fleet of French designed nuclear power stations in Britain - at no cost to the taxpayer. The catch? EDF wanted a system to guarantee the price of its electricity - and to fast track the planning process for any new plants. [[Pierre Gadonneix]], chairman and CEO of the EDF Group, said the company would be "very willing" to play a role to make nuclear acceptable to public opinion. EDF was said to have a Euro 40 billion war-chest to expand nuclear worldwide, but a prime target has been the UK. <ref>Faisal Islam, [http://www.channel4.com/news/special-reports/special-reports-storypage.jsp?id=2164 "Going Fission"], Channel Four News, 12 April 2006, link no longer works as of 30 August 2012 and is not retrievable from the internet archive</ref>
 ===Victory for the lobbyists===