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| Comprehensive |
Johnson & Johnson has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency regarding its climate lobbying activities. The company has disclosed specific climate-related policies it has engaged with, such as supporting the Biden administration's emissions reduction target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. It also supported strong EU air quality standards aligned with WHO recommendations and engaged in public consultations on the revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive. Additionally, Johnson & Johnson has been transparent about its lobbying mechanisms, including direct engagement with policymakers, signing open letters to President Biden, and participating in coalitions like the Climate Leadership Council and the Clean Energy Buyers Alliance. The company has also outlined its indirect lobbying efforts, such as funding programs through the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and aligning its climate positions with trade associations like EFPIA and IFPMA. Furthermore, Johnson & Johnson has clearly stated the outcomes it seeks, including advocating for a carbon dividends plan with a gradually increasing carbon fee, border carbon adjustments, and regulatory simplification, as well as supporting ambitious emissions reduction targets and investments in the low-carbon economy. These disclosures reflect a high degree of transparency in its climate lobbying activities and objectives.
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| Strong |
Johnson & Johnson demonstrates a defined governance process to ensure alignment of its climate lobbying activities, including monitoring details and responsible parties. The company states that its climate-related governance is overseen by the Executive Vice President & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, who is a member of the Executive Committee and a management representative on the Board of Directors' Regulatory Compliance Committee and Science, Technology & Sustainability Committee (STSC). This position has "direct oversight of the Environmental Health & Safety Department and the Office of Sustainability," and is responsible for climate-related issues, including supply chain and procurement. The STSC reviews and provides input on components of the company's ESG program, including climate change actions. Johnson & Johnson also describes its engagement with trade associations and policy makers to align with climate goals. For example, the company has publicly supported the Biden administration's emissions reduction target and signed an open letter advocating for ambitious U.S. climate goals. It engages with trade associations such as the Business Roundtable and the National Association of Manufacturers, attempting to influence their positions to align with climate-friendly policies. The company acknowledges potential misalignments and employs approaches to address them, such as declining participation in certain initiatives or directly engaging with leadership to examine changes in position. Additionally, Johnson & Johnson has implemented mechanisms to monitor compliance with climate-related requirements for suppliers, including third-party verification, supplier scorecards, and the CDP Supply Chain program. Suppliers are required to disclose climate-related data and implement emissions reduction initiatives. The company's Responsibility Standards for Suppliers include expectations for renewable energy use and science-based emissions reduction targets, ensuring alignment with its climate goals. While Johnson & Johnson has not published a detailed lobbying audit or comprehensive review of its direct and indirect lobbying activities, its governance structure, monitoring processes, and engagement strategies indicate strong governance in climate lobbying alignment.
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