Mitsui Chemicals Inc

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Limited	Mitsui Chemicals offers only limited insight into its climate-policy lobbying. It does identify one concrete policy focus—the draft “脱炭素成長型経済構想への円滑な移行の推進に関する法律案（GX推進法）” covering carbon pricing and emissions trading—but does not name any other specific bills or regulations. The company describes a single clear mechanism and target: “三井化学はGXリーグに賛同し、排出量取引制度の制度設計の段階から会議に出席し化学会社としての意見を述べている,” indicating participation in GX League meetings during design of Japan’s emissions-trading system, yet it gives no further detail about other meetings, letters, consultations, or the government bodies addressed. Apart from noting through the Japan Chemical Industry Association that “We offer opinions and policy recommendations relating to climate change and carbon neutrality,” the disclosure remains vague about how, and to whom, those recommendations are conveyed. On desired outcomes, the company simply states “Support with no exceptions” for the GX推進法 and alignment with the Paris Agreement, without spelling out any specific amendments, targets, or timetable it is pressing for. Because the information is confined to one named policy, one described engagement channel, and a broad statement of support rather than detailed objectives, the overall transparency of Mitsui Chemicals’ climate lobbying is limited.	1

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	Mitsui Chemicals demonstrates a strong governance framework for climate-related engagement by establishing formal oversight and coordination mechanisms. For example, “Participation in the GX League was decided after discussions in the Corporate Sustainability Committee, chaired by our President, and with the approval of the responsible officers. The activities of the GX League are reported as and when appropriate to the Corporate Sustainability Committee,” indicating board-level review and reporting. The company also confirms “Yes” when asked if it has a public commitment to align its engagement activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Its process description explains that “業界団体（経団連、日本化学工業会）や政府関係省庁（経済産業省、環境省等）の会合には積極的に参加し、当社の取組が国際的なパリ協定の方針に沿っているものであること、また業界や国の方針とも整合性が取れていることを確認している” and that “当社の方針はESG推進室および経営企画部が中心となり、関係各部の意見集約・調整を行っている,” showing how both direct engagements with ministries and indirect work through industry bodies are monitored by dedicated functions. However, we found no evidence of a publicly available, in-depth audit or third-party review of its climate lobbying alignment or a defined, recurring evaluation cycle for these activities.	3