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Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd discloses a public commitment to conduct its engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement, stating "Yes" in response to whether it has such a position. However, this statement does not provide any details about the governance process, such as oversight structures, monitoring mechanisms, or accountability measures, to ensure alignment of lobbying activities with climate goals. There is no evidence of a defined governance framework, specific individuals or committees responsible for oversight, or processes for managing and reviewing lobbying activities. As such, the company does not disclose any governance process for lobbying.
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Sumitomo Metal Mining provides only a limited window into its climate-policy lobbying. It identifies a single initiative it has engaged with, stating that in December 2022 it supported the “GXリーグ基本構想” (GX League Basic Concept), and notes its participation in “GXスタジオ,” a forum organised by the GX League preparation office. This shows one clear mechanism—participating in a structured dialogue platform—and indicates the broad group it is addressing (government, academia and financial institutions), but it does not name the specific ministries or officials involved or describe any additional channels such as letters, consultations or association submissions. The company explains its engagement is aimed at achieving “企業の持続的成長、生活者の幸福、地球環境への貢献” (sustainable corporate growth, consumer happiness and contributions to the global environment), yet it offers no concrete legislative changes, quantitative targets or detailed policy outcomes it seeks. Because the disclosure centers on a single policy forum, mentions only one mode of engagement and articulates aspirations rather than specific lobbying goals, its transparency on climate-related lobbying remains limited.
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