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| Comprehensive |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly disclosed the specific climate policies it has engaged with, including the "EU Net Zero Industry Act," the "EU Digitalization of Energy Action Plan," the "EU Taxonomy on sustainable activities," the "EU proposal for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and EU Ecodesign Work Plan," and "Swedish climate policy." These disclosures are accompanied by detailed categorizations, such as "Climate change mitigation," "Circular economy," and "Climate-related reporting," and specify the geographic focus, such as "Europe" and "Sweden." Ericsson has also been transparent about its lobbying mechanisms, detailing both direct and indirect methods, such as "engagement with members of Swedish parliament," "participation in meetings on the future climate policy organized by the government," and "dispersion of research studies on global ICT emissions." The company identifies specific targets, including the "EU Commission," "Swedish Energy Agency," "national political parties in Sweden," and the "UN body ITU," providing clarity on both the mechanisms and the entities involved. Furthermore, Ericsson has been explicit about the outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for the inclusion of digital technologies in the "Net Zero Industry Act," supporting "economic activities in the ICT sector" under the "EU Taxonomy," and promoting "efficient and meaningful legislation" for the "Digital Product Passport" and "Ecodesign Work Plan." These detailed positions and desired outcomes, including alignment with the Paris Agreement and EU climate objectives, illustrate Ericsson's comprehensive approach to disclosing its climate lobbying efforts and objectives.
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| Strong |
Ericsson demonstrates strong governance in its climate lobbying alignment processes, as evidenced by the establishment of dedicated units such as Industry and Government Relations (GIR) and Government and Policy Advocacy (GPA). The GIR unit coordinates all engagement activities with policymakers and organizations influencing public policy, ensuring that "all Ericsson engagements on public policy, i.e., not just limited to climate change, are consistent with the Company's official positions and policies." Local policy engagements require "pre-clearance from GIR before they are enacted," indicating a clear monitoring mechanism. For climate-related policy engagement, Ericsson has a specialist Position and Standards working group responsible for "formulating and aligning all internal and external positions related to environmental sustainability, including climate change." This working group is owned and driven by Ericsson's Group Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility unit and includes members from various internal departments, ensuring comprehensive oversight. Furthermore, individual members of the working group serve as representatives in sub-groups or sub-committees of industry associations, ensuring that "Ericsson's official position is reflected in such forums." While the GPA unit also coordinates engagement activities globally and ensures alignment with official positions, the evidence does not provide details on specific policies or audits related to climate lobbying alignment, nor does it identify individuals or groups explicitly responsible for overseeing climate lobbying alignment. This indicates strong governance with defined responsible parties, monitoring processes, and alignment mechanisms for both direct and indirect lobbying activities.
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