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| Comprehensive |
Essity AB has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company explicitly names several specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, including the "Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation," "EU Emissions Trading System," and "Renewable Energy Directive 3," among others. It also provides context about the geographical focus (EU27) and policy areas such as the circular economy and low-carbon products and services. Essity has been clear about its lobbying mechanisms, detailing its participation in consultations and meetings with representatives from EU institutions, such as the CEPI breakfast meeting with Sarah Nelen, Deputy Head of VP of the European Commission Frans Timmermans Cabinet. The company also discloses its indirect lobbying through trade associations like CEPI, AIM, and Edana, ensuring clarity on both the methods and targets of its lobbying efforts. Furthermore, Essity articulates the outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for legislation that "is proportionate and supports innovation of sustainable solutions" and emphasizing policies that "promote sustainable innovations and collaborations across the value chains" while considering "long-term socio-economic benefits of products and services." These disclosures reflect a clear articulation of desired policy changes and the rationale behind them, demonstrating Essity's commitment to transparency in its climate lobbying activities.
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| Strong |
Essity demonstrates a defined governance process to ensure alignment of its climate lobbying activities with its overall climate change strategy. The company states that "for Essity's external positions we have a governance process to secure alignment and proper decision making," indicating a structured approach to managing external engagements. The governance process involves the Executive Management Team, which decides on all Essity positions depending on the character of the external position. Furthermore, Essity has established a "Group Public Affairs Committee reporting to the Executive Management Team on Public Affairs priorities set for the company clearly linked to our Business Strategy," with climate being one of these priorities. The VP for Public Affairs leads this committee and its associated networks, focusing on strategic analyses, positioning, and dialogue creation. Importantly, the committee "links to the work in the different trade associations, both on national and international level, and engagement with policy makers, to secure consistency and alignment with Essity's climate and energy agenda." This indicates strong governance with clear oversight structures and monitoring mechanisms in place, particularly for indirect lobbying efforts through trade associations. The involvement of the VP for Public Affairs and the Executive Management Team highlights clear accountability and oversight structures for climate lobbying governance.
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