Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

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None	Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics’ disclosures focus extensively on sustainability oversight and risk management but do not address any lobbying governance mechanisms. For example, they highlight that “ESG governance at RAK Ceramics is currently overseen by both Executive Management and the Board” and describe how “the Internal Audit and Compliance function … manages risk in accordance with its risk framework” while the “Audit & Risk Committee … ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.” They also note the formation of “a dedicated cross-departmental sustainability group” and that “Governance initiatives are overseen by our Leadership and Internal Audit teams.” However, we found no evidence of any specific policy or process for governing direct or indirect lobbying activities, no criteria for aligning lobbying with climate objectives, and no individual or formal body charged with overseeing lobbying alignment with company goals. View Sources	E

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Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics’ disclosures focus extensively on sustainability oversight and risk management but do not address any lobbying governance mechanisms. For example, they highlight that “ESG governance at RAK Ceramics is currently overseen by both Executive Management and the Board” and describe how “the Internal Audit and Compliance function … manages risk in accordance with its risk framework” while the “Audit & Risk Committee … ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.” They also note the formation of “a dedicated cross-departmental sustainability group” and that “Governance initiatives are overseen by our Leadership and Internal Audit teams.” However, we found no evidence of any specific policy or process for governing direct or indirect lobbying activities, no criteria for aligning lobbying with climate objectives, and no individual or formal body charged with overseeing lobbying alignment with company goals.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
None	RAK Ceramics provides virtually no transparency about its climate-related lobbying. While it references participation in COP28 and notes alignment with national strategies such as UAE Net Zero 2050, UAE Climate Change Plan 2017-2050 and UAE Energy Strategy 2050, it does not state that it tried to influence those initiatives or any other named legislation. The disclosure offers no information on how the company engages policymakers—no letters, meetings, coalition work or other mechanisms are identified, nor are any governmental targets named. Likewise, it gives no indication of the specific policy outcomes it is seeking to advance or oppose. As a result, there is no substantive evidence of climate-policy lobbying activity or objectives in the company’s public reporting.	E