Anglo American PLC – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

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Comprehensive	Anglo American PLC demonstrates a comprehensive climate lobbying governance process that is both transparent and robust. The company has committed to conducting all lobbying activities in alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement, stating that "any climate-related advocacy that we undertake or that is undertaken on our behalf through a third party, such as an industry association, should be in line with the letter and the spirit of these policy positions, and supportive of the goals of the Paris Agreement." To ensure this alignment, Anglo American has implemented a biennial independent review of its industry associations, with the findings disclosed publicly. The most recent review, conducted by ERM, evaluated the alignment of 131 industry associations with Anglo Americans climate and human rights policy positions, categorizing them based on alignment levels and taking action where misalignments were identified. The company also publishes annual disclosures of its memberships, including financial contributions and leadership roles, and provides a dedicated channel for stakeholders to raise concerns about its memberships. Governance is overseen by the Boards Sustainability Committee, which is responsible for addressing climate-related topics and ensuring alignment with the companys climate goals. The committee receives quarterly reports and escalates material issues to the Board. Additionally, the Climate Change Steering Committee, chaired by the head of strategy, drives climate-related workstreams and reports to the Group Executive Leadership Team. Anglo American has also established clear internal policies, such as the Group International Government and Sustainability Relations Policy, which outlines due diligence expectations, escalation procedures for misalignments, and guidance for relationship owners managing industry association memberships. The companys governance model emphasizes "transparency, high standards, and clear accountability," and includes mechanisms such as the "YourVoice" whistleblower service for confidential reporting. Furthermore, Anglo Americans independent reviews and disclosures are complemented by external assurance processes, ensuring rigorous oversight. This comprehensive approach, which integrates direct and indirect lobbying governance, demonstrates a strong commitment to aligning its advocacy efforts with its climate-related goals and the Paris Agreement. View Sources	A

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Comprehensive

Anglo American PLC demonstrates a comprehensive climate lobbying governance process that is both transparent and robust. The company has committed to conducting all lobbying activities in alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement, stating that "any climate-related advocacy that we undertake or that is undertaken on our behalf through a third party, such as an industry association, should be in line with the letter and the spirit of these policy positions, and supportive of the goals of the Paris Agreement." To ensure this alignment, Anglo American has implemented a biennial independent review of its industry associations, with the findings disclosed publicly. The most recent review, conducted by ERM, evaluated the alignment of 131 industry associations with Anglo Americans climate and human rights policy positions, categorizing them based on alignment levels and taking action where misalignments were identified. The company also publishes annual disclosures of its memberships, including financial contributions and leadership roles, and provides a dedicated channel for stakeholders to raise concerns about its memberships. Governance is overseen by the Boards Sustainability Committee, which is responsible for addressing climate-related topics and ensuring alignment with the companys climate goals. The committee receives quarterly reports and escalates material issues to the Board. Additionally, the Climate Change Steering Committee, chaired by the head of strategy, drives climate-related workstreams and reports to the Group Executive Leadership Team. Anglo American has also established clear internal policies, such as the Group International Government and Sustainability Relations Policy, which outlines due diligence expectations, escalation procedures for misalignments, and guidance for relationship owners managing industry association memberships. The companys governance model emphasizes "transparency, high standards, and clear accountability," and includes mechanisms such as the "YourVoice" whistleblower service for confidential reporting. Furthermore, Anglo Americans independent reviews and disclosures are complemented by external assurance processes, ensuring rigorous oversight. This comprehensive approach, which integrates direct and indirect lobbying governance, demonstrates a strong commitment to aligning its advocacy efforts with its climate-related goals and the Paris Agreement.

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Lobbying Transparency

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Comprehensive	Anglo American PLC demonstrates comprehensive transparency by naming the specific climate policies it engages on, detailing its lobbying mechanisms and targets, and clearly articulating the policy outcomes it seeks. The company discloses involvement in shaping provisions of key legislation—including the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act to support hydrogen deployment, reforms to Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism, participation in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme as “the world’s largest cap and trade scheme,” and engagement in the Australian emissions market—providing jurisdiction, legislative names and consultation contexts. It further outlines its direct and indirect engagement methods, describing regular meetings with senior South African government officials (including the Presidency and various departments), participation in strategic fora such as COP27 and the South African Investment Conference, U.S. panels with policymakers including Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry, and collaboration with EU hydrogen policymakers through trade associations. Anglo American is explicit about the outcomes it seeks, advocating for policy provisions that advance the hydrogen economy globally, support the regional renewable energy ecosystem in South Africa, and ensure inclusion of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in EU climate neutrality plans, while also seeking policies that incentivize “real cuts to emissions from our Australian operations by 2030 in line with our global targets” and leveraging carbon markets to “drive emissions reduction” and “mobilise capital for projects and activities designed to capture, remove or avoid emissions.”	A