Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | Idemitsu discloses a clear direct lobbying mechanism, but provides only a general policy focus rather than naming specific legislation. The company describes the establishment of a Black Pellet Research Group in February 2022, which formed a working group to compile a “Government Proposal on Black Pellet Utilization” that was submitted to policymakers, demonstrating direct engagement. It states its position toward the national alternative fuels policy as “Support with no exceptions,” and outlines at least four specific outcomes sought: government recognition of black pellets as a decarbonized fuel, infrastructure development, equipment modifications, and standardization of black pellets, all aligned with the Paris Agreement. However, the disclosure does not identify a named policy or regulation by title, nor does it specify the exact government bodies or officials targeted, indicating moderate transparency overall. | 2 |