Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Bachem discloses a basic mechanism to keep its policy engagement in line with its climate commitments, stating that it "conduct[s] a stakeholder analysis of each entity and evaluat[es] the mutual benefit of these engagements" and that "all involvement in such activities goes through an internal approval process led by the CTO; for activities that do not align with Bachem’s strategy, the CTO makes the decision to decline to participate." This indicates a defined process and identifies a named executive who can veto mis-aligned lobbying, which suggests meaningful oversight. The company also confirms a public pledge that its advocacy will be "in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement," showing an explicit alignment objective. However, it does not disclose whether this review covers both its own direct lobbying and its participation in trade associations, nor does it describe any ongoing monitoring, reporting, or board-level review, and we found no evidence of a formal audit or escalation procedure. Consequently, while the presence of an approval workflow and CTO oversight signals moderate governance, the disclosure lacks detail on continuous monitoring, coverage of all lobbying channels, and higher-level accountability structures.
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