Wistron NeWeb Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Moderate	Wistron NeWeb Corp provides a moderate level of transparency around its climate-policy lobbying. It identifies three concrete pieces of legislation or strategy documents it engages on—the “Climate Change Adaptation Act,” the “Sustainable Development Roadmap by the FSC of Taiwan,” and the National Development Council’s “Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050”—making it clear which proposals it is seeking to influence. The company also explains how and where it lobbies, noting that it “attends public hearings held by the government and forums explaining relevant policies” and that these efforts are directed toward “the governments of China, Vietnam, and Taiwan” as well as hearings convened by the Taiwanese government. This shows openness about both its methods and its policymaking targets, although only two distinct mechanisms are named. On desired outcomes, it states that it “proposes amendments to climate change-related regulations to support sustainable development and advocate for the pathway to achieve net-zero emissions,” signalling its general aim to secure regulatory changes in line with net-zero goals, but without detailing specific amendments or multiple concrete policy positions. Overall, the disclosures cover the key elements of policies, mechanisms and objectives, but the description of outcomes remains high-level rather than granular.	2

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
None	Wistron NeWeb Corp’s disclosures indicate a focus on climate-related governance structures but do not include any mechanisms for overseeing its lobbying activities to align with its climate strategy. The company states that “WNC has established a Sustainable Development Committee, an ESG management unit and a unit dedicated to environmental protection” and that, “Through collaborations among these three units, WNC can ensure compliance with regulations concerning climate issues and implement plans in alignment with government policy.” However, the company does not disclose any process specifically governing lobbying or policy advocacy, nor does it identify any individual or formal body responsible for reviewing or aligning its direct or indirect lobbying efforts with its climate objectives. We found no evidence of a named oversight function, a climate-lobbying audit or reporting mechanism, or criteria for assessing participation in trade or industry associations against its climate positions.	0