Claire Snyder

Claire Snyder is the Director of Climate Integrity, an advocacy initiative focused on championing corporate climate action and accountability.4 Based in the Greater Melbourne Area of Australia, Snyder has been working at the intersection of climate change, public opinion, and politics.13

Professional Background

Prior to her role at Climate Integrity, Snyder gained experience working at Climate 200.5 She launched Climate Integrity in February 2024, describing it as a new advocacy initiative aimed at closing the corporate climate integrity gap.4

Key Initiatives and Focus Areas

Snyder's work at Climate Integrity involves:

1. Analyzing corporate net zero pledges and decarbonization plans
2. Advocating for credible and concrete climate action from businesses
3. Highlighting integrity issues in corporate climate commitments

In February 2024, Snyder and Climate Integrity released a study on corporate net zero plans. She emphasized that integrity issues in these pledges could become "the Achilles heel of the climate movement".67

Expertise and Advocacy

Snyder has been vocal about:

• The need for ambitious climate solutions in Australia
• Scrutinizing airlines' climate claims and offset programs
• Pushing for concrete and credible decarbonization plans from corporations

She has commented on landmark legal decisions, such as the Dutch court ruling against KLM's marketing practices, and their implications for Australian companies.2

Through her work, Claire Snyder aims to drive meaningful corporate climate action and ensure that companies' climate commitments are backed by robust, verifiable plans.