VF Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	VF Corporation has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company explicitly names specific climate policies it has engaged with, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), the California Textile Recovery Act (SB707), and the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, providing detailed information about its focus on emissions reduction, clean energy transition, and climate-friendly agriculture solutions. VF also highlights its participation in public consultations for the Waste Framework Directive and the Textile Labeling Regulation in the European Union, showcasing its engagement with identifiable policies across multiple jurisdictions. The company provides detailed disclosures about its lobbying mechanisms, including direct advocacy efforts through events like CERES' LEAD on a Clean Economy and indirect lobbying through industry coalitions such as the Policy Hub, FESI, and the European Branded Clothing Alliance. VF identifies specific policymaking targets, including federal climate action, California state legislation, and European Union directives, demonstrating clear disclosure of both mechanisms and target entities. Furthermore, VF Corporation articulates the outcomes it seeks, such as promoting ambitious GHG reduction targets, improving recycling infrastructure, supporting renewable energy investments, and advocating for regenerative agriculture practices. Specific examples include driving industry advocacy initiatives to accelerate circular practices through extended producer responsibility and product design policies, as well as promoting the California Climate Disclosure bills as models for other state legislation. These disclosures reflect VF Corporation's transparent articulation of desired legislative and regulatory changes, aligning its lobbying efforts with its sustainability goals.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	VF Corporation demonstrates a strong governance process for climate lobbying alignment, as evidenced by its clear coordination efforts between the Sustainability and Responsibility team, Corporate Communications, Government Affairs teams, and other key stakeholders before engaging in lobbying activities. The company explicitly states that "VF's Sustainability and Responsibility team coordinates efforts with Corporate Communications and our Government Affairs teams and other key stakeholders before engaging," ensuring alignment with its internal climate position and strategy. Furthermore, VF addresses potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis, involving multiple functions such as "Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, and Sustainability functions," with final approval by the "Executive Leadership Team." This indicates a defined governance process, including monitoring mechanisms and the identification of responsible parties for overseeing climate lobbying alignment. However, while VF mentions advocacy efforts and public commitments to align with the Paris Agreement, the evidence does not disclose a comprehensive lobbying audit or detailed study of its direct and indirect lobbying governance processes, which would further strengthen its governance disclosures.	3