Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
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| Limited |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert provides only high-level references to oversight of ESG and external engagement, with no dedicated description of how lobbying activities are monitored or aligned with its climate stance. It notes that "GBL’s Board of Directors reviews and approves ESG strategic orientations, performance and reporting" and that "the CEO is responsible for the monitoring of the compliance with ESG Policy through a yearly assessment," suggesting some senior review of policy engagement, yet these statements relate to broad ESG governance rather than a specific lobbying framework. When asked about alignment, the company confirms that it "has a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement […] Yes" and adds that "while endorsing the principles under the Paris Agreement, GBL supports the development of long-term adaptation and climate mitigation strategies in its investees." Beyond this general commitment, no evidence is provided of concrete procedures—such as a lobbying review, trade-association assessment, or escalation process—that would show how direct or indirect advocacy is checked for consistency with climate goals, nor is any individual or committee explicitly charged with overseeing lobbying alignment. Consequently, the disclosure indicates only limited governance of climate-related lobbying activities.
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