Ed Collins

Ed is Director of LobbyMap at InfluenceMap, an independent non-profit think tank based in London. Ed joined InfluenceMap in 2015, focusing on a novel approach to assessing the private sector's climate impact by measuring corporate advocacy and lobbying. He has led the 'LobbyMap' initiative since 2017, which has grown into a global platform covering over 500 companies and 250 industry groups. Working with a team of 30+ dedicated analysts, the aim of this work is to drive corporate reform and unblock critically needed government action on climate change and biodiversity loss. Prior to joining InfluenceMap, Ed studied social sciences at the University of Manchester and the London School of Economics.