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Air Liquide SA has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company explicitly names specific climate policies and legislative frameworks it has engaged with, such as the EU's Net-Zero-Industry-Act, the US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the European Commission's 'Clean Energy for All Package.' It also highlights its advocacy for carbon pricing mechanisms, including the EU's CBAM and ETS, and its support for the revision of the RED directive and the Alternative Fuel and Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to ensure minimum hydrogen infrastructure. Air Liquide provides detailed information about its lobbying mechanisms, including direct contributions to public authority consultations, co-chairing the National Hydrogen Council in France, and engaging with European institutions, the US Congress, and stakeholders in Asia. Specific mechanisms such as responding to EDB/MTI requests in Singapore and advocating through trade associations globally are also disclosed. Furthermore, the company outlines clear policy outcomes it seeks to achieve, such as the development of public CO2 infrastructure networks, recognition of Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) schemes, and ambitious carbon pricing policies. Air Liquide's disclosures reflect a structured and transparent approach to influencing climate-related policies and advancing energy transition objectives globally.
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Air Liquide demonstrates a comprehensive governance process for climate lobbying alignment, supported by detailed disclosures and robust oversight mechanisms. The company has published its "2023 Trade Associations Climate Review," which systematically evaluates the alignment of 33 trade associations across multiple geographies with the Paris Agreement and Air Liquide's climate-related positions. This review identified 27 alignments, 5 part-alignments, and 1 misalignment, showcasing a structured approach to monitoring indirect lobbying efforts. Air Liquide has outlined specific actions to address misalignments, such as engaging with the American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturer (AFPM) to request clearer support for the Paris Agreement and ultimately deciding to end its membership due to continued misalignment. The governance process includes a clear methodology for alignment assessment, using a matrix to evaluate associations against criteria like support for the Paris Agreement's temperature goals, hydrogen policies, electrification, CCUS, and carbon pricing. Furthermore, Air Liquide has identified responsible parties for overseeing these efforts, including its European and International Affairs Department and its Audit Committee, which provide oversight and ensure consistency in advocacy positions. The company's Public Affairs Charter reinforces its governance framework, emphasizing transparency and ethics in lobbying activities. Additionally, Air Liquide has committed to extending its monitoring efforts to all main associations by 2023, demonstrating a proactive approach to ensuring alignment with climate goals. These measures indicate a robust governance framework encompassing both direct and indirect lobbying activities, with clear monitoring mechanisms and accountability structures in place.
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