International Business Machines Corp

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]The process we follow adheres to clearly and explicitly defined organizational roles and responsibilities set by the company and documented in our global Environmental Management System. IBM's Corporate Environmental Affairs staff organization is responsible for developing IBM environmental public policy positions including those addressing climate protection and advocating the company's positions on public policies related to climate change. IBM's lines of business are responsible for executing against the requirements applicable to them. All direct and indirect activities that could be considered to influence environmental policy externally must be approved by Corporate Environmental Affairs staff and Government and Regulatory Affairs staff, ensuring consistency with the company's own position on climate change and commitment to environmental leadership.

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]No, and we do not plan to have one in the next two years

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your climate commitments and/or climate transition plan?[…]The process we follow adheres to clearly and explicitly defined organizational roles and responsibilities set by the company and documented in our global Environmental Management System. IBM's Corporate Environmental Affairs staff organization is responsible for developing IBM environmental public policy positions including those addressing climate protection and advocating the company's positions on public policies related to climate change. IBM's lines of business are responsible for executing against the requirements applicable to them. All direct and indirect activities that could be considered to influence environmental policy externally must be approved by Corporate Environmental Affairs staff and Government and Regulatory Affairs staff, ensuring consistency with the company's own position on climate change and commitment to environmental leadership.

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes