Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Bath & Body Works has implemented a governance process for its climate policy engagement, stating that “any activities that have the potential to influence climate policy are discussed with the ESG Steering Committee to ensure they are consistent with the company’s overall climate change strategy.” The ESG Steering Committee “is comprised of executives from various company functions that meet regularly to discuss core business activities as they relate to environmental impact, labor and other social responsibility topics,” which provides a clear oversight step. The company also notes that “since 2012, the Company has been a member of the Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy (BICEP) Coalition,” reflecting indirect lobbying through an industry coalition. However, the company does not disclose a dedicated audit or review report evaluating the alignment of its direct or indirect lobbying efforts, nor does it identify a specific individual responsible for ensuring lobbying alignment or describe how its BICEP membership is assessed for consistency with its climate change strategy. This indicates moderate transparency, with a defined review process and committee oversight but limited detail on ongoing monitoring or accountability for lobbying activities.
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