Schaeffler AG

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Schaeffler AG has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate policies it engaged with, including the 'Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation,' the 'EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act,' and the 'Renewable Energy Directive Delegated Act on Green Hydrogen,' providing detailed information about their focus areas and geographical scope in Europe. It has disclosed both the mechanisms and targets of its lobbying efforts, such as engaging 'within CLEPA, BDI and directly with policymakers and administrations in Brussels and nationally,' and 'communications with the European Commission and national lawmakers,' offering clarity on the indirect and direct lobbying mechanisms used and the specific policymaking bodies targeted. Furthermore, Schaeffler AG has been transparent about the specific outcomes it seeks, advocating for 'rapid and more dense infrastructure development' to support hydrogen market uptake, ambitious targets for zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure, recognition of the broader mobility sector under the Taxonomy system, and manageable entry barriers to the green hydrogen market in Europe and Germany. This demonstrates a clear articulation of desired policy changes and alignment with its stated positions, showcasing a comprehensive approach to disclosing its climate lobbying efforts and objectives.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	Schaeffler has demonstrated a strong governance process for aligning its climate lobbying activities with its overall climate change strategy. The company has established "an internal task force on the European Green Deal," which is tasked with developing aligned positions on climate-related topics and ensuring consistency with Schaeffler's climate strategy. This task force includes representatives from various global functions and departments, such as "the central sustainability department, energy management & purchasing, plant management and governmental affairs," who are responsible for communicating decisions within their respective departments. Schaeffler also ensures that "the positions defined in the task force are to be represented unilaterally within the different working groups of trade associations Schaeffler participates in, and in the engagement with policy makers." Additionally, there is "a regular exchange between the department governmental affairs and the sustainability department on current and upcoming sustainability and climate related legislation," which supports the monitoring and alignment of lobbying activities. This indicates strong governance with clear processes, monitoring mechanisms, and identified responsible parties.	3