Sealed Air Corp

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Sealed Air Corp has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has disclosed specific policies and legislation it has engaged with, such as AB2026 in California, HR5845 at the national level in the United States, and S.3743/HR8059 Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. It has provided detailed descriptions of its positions on these policies, including opposition to AB2026 and HR5845, and support for S.3743/HR8059, showcasing transparency in naming the policies and providing context for its engagement. Sealed Air has also disclosed its lobbying mechanisms, including direct meetings with legislators, arranging visits to its engineering test laboratories, and engaging indirectly through trade associations such as EUROPEN and AMERIPEN. Specific examples include educating policymakers on the benefits of plastic packaging and advocating for advanced recycling facilities. Furthermore, the company has clearly stated the outcomes it seeks through its lobbying efforts, such as opposing bans on plastic film used in e-commerce (AB2026), advocating for advanced recycling facilities to be classified as manufacturing facilities (HR5845), and supporting increased recycling access for rural and underserved communities (S.3742/HR8183). These desired outcomes align with its broader climate strategy and goals, demonstrating a high level of transparency in its climate-related lobbying disclosures.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	Sealed Air demonstrates a defined governance process to ensure alignment of its climate lobbying activities with its overall climate change strategy. The company states that it "annually reviews our membership in these organizations and actively participate to lead or influence policy positions," indicating a structured approach to monitoring indirect lobbying efforts through trade associations. Furthermore, it verifies "that the organizations objectives and goals align with ours and that they are effective in influencing policy decisions," showcasing a policy to ensure alignment of climate lobbying activities. The governance of these activities is overseen by "the VP of Sustainability and Executive Committee with input from a wider audience," clearly identifying the responsible parties for climate lobbying alignment. Additionally, Sealed Air engages directly with policymakers, aiming to "educate legislators as to the impact of their decisions and influence them to make sound, science-based policies to support activities and solutions to reduce our environmental impact." This indicates strong governance with monitoring mechanisms and accountability structures in place.	3