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| Comprehensive |
Intel Corp. provides extensive detail about its climate lobbying efforts, naming a range of policies such as the Build Back Better and Infrastructure legislation in the US, the EU Green Deal, and the Paris Accord. The company describes a variety of lobbying mechanisms, including letters, coalition participation, and engagement with government entities. In one instance, Intel describes that it works "with the Commission, Parliament and Council to develop EU-level policies and projects" and that it "also intends to support the efforts of the US Department of Commerce and other leaders as they determine how to move as quickly as possible to address the urgent need to drive semiconductor leadership back to the US." Intel clearly states the outcomes it seeks, highlighting expansions in renewable energy, linking carbon schemes, and supporting reentry into the Paris Accord, thus conveying specific aims behind its climate advocacy.
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| Strong |
Intel demonstrates a strong governance process for climate lobbying alignment, supported by detailed oversight structures and monitoring mechanisms. The company employs "a variety of mechanisms that, collectively, are designed to ensure consistency among our climate policy influencing activities and our internal operations," and has outlined its "Intel Political Accountability Guidelines," which include "senior management and Board-level review processes and our commitment to transparency." Oversight is provided by an "Executive-led sustainability committee that sets the overall strategic direction comprised of several senior leaders," which holds "regular review meetings to ensure that operational and influencing activities are in line with the direction set by the sustainability committee." Additionally, the "Intel Board of Directors has ultimate oversight with respect to ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) matters, including climate-related oversight," and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee supports the Board in overseeing Intel's sustainability initiatives and performance. Management provides formal updates to the Governance Committee at least twice each year and annually to the full Board, ensuring accountability and transparency. Furthermore, Intel publishes "reports on our corporate contributions and trade association membership dues and payments, including the reported portion of dues used for political purposes," indicating a structured approach to monitoring indirect lobbying efforts. While Intel engages extensively with external stakeholders, such as trade associations and suppliers, to advance climate goals, the evidence does not indicate a published lobbying audit or detailed study of lobbying alignment processes, which would elevate the governance to a more comprehensive level. This indicates strong governance with clear monitoring mechanisms and accountability structures in place.
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