Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. outlines a defined governance channel to keep its policy engagement consistent with climate strategy, stating that "AAM utilizes the same governance structure and processes we developed for our overall sustainability program to ensure that our direct and indirect activities that may influence policy are consistent with our overall strategy regarding climate change." All lobbying-related actions that would advance the companys climate agenda "are subject to approval of the corporate Policy Committee and/or the CEO," and the disclosure adds that "the President is responsible for bringing high-level policy or funding decisions to the Committee, with any significant decisions then reportedto the Board of Directors. These passages identify both a process and specific oversight bodies, indicating that senior leaders review proposed lobbying before it proceeds. The company also recognises its indirect influence, noting long-standing membership in associations such as "the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG)National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)". However, to CDP in 2014 it stated it did not know and has not evaluated its climate lobbying alignment with NAM - one of the most obstrucutive towards climate entities in the US. Beyond confirming it "does not maintain a political action committee (PAC)," we found no evidence of a formal audit, public alignment report, or a commitment to align engagement with the Paris Agreement, and the company acknowledges "No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years" when asked about such a statement. Overall, while senior-level approval requirements and a named governance structure indicate moderate lobbying governance, the disclosure lacks demonstration of active alignment actions or systematic review of trade-association positions.
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