Salesforce Inc

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	Salesforce Inc has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly named specific climate policies it has engaged with, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the United States, the Paris Agreement, the European Green Deal, the UK's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2030, and the COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework. Salesforce has also disclosed its lobbying mechanisms, such as convening over 30 meetings to discuss federal climate legislation, submitting official responses to the SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule, and participating in joint letters to entities like the UK Prime Minister and EU leaders. Additionally, Salesforce has outlined the specific targets of its lobbying efforts, including Congress, the SEC, the EU Commission, and heads of state. The company has been transparent about the outcomes it seeks, such as advocating for net-zero emissions by 2050, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, and supporting the adoption of Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. These disclosures illustrate Salesforce's clear articulation of its policy goals, mechanisms, and desired impacts, demonstrating a high level of transparency in its climate lobbying activities.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	The evidence indicates that the company has a defined governance process to ensure alignment of climate lobbying activities with its climate change strategy. Specifically, the company states that "we work with our Government Affairs and Public Policy group to identify and address any potential conflicts among multiple engagement activities." This group is described as a global team that "regularly holds meetings with senior leadership to align" and is "responsible for engaging with policy makers," ensuring that "all policy engagement must be directed through them to ensure alignment." Furthermore, the company mentions that "we regularly hold sustainability meetings with senior leadership including the CFO and Chief Impact Officer to review and report on progress," demonstrating oversight by specific individuals and groups. While the evidence does not mention a detailed lobbying audit or review of indirect lobbying efforts, it does describe a policy and process for monitoring and managing alignment, as well as identifying responsible parties for oversight, which indicates strong governance.	3