MTU Aero Engines AG – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	MTU Aero Engines AG describes that “our political engagement activities are aligned with our overall climate strategy through various steps” and that it is “in constant exchange with the responsible colleagues (meetings, jour‐fixes, events, trade fairs) in order to align our political messaging with our climate strategy,” demonstrating a mechanism for aligning direct lobbying to its climate priorities. It further indicates that “MTU’s political dialogue is managed centrally by the Group Representation Office of the Corporate Communications department” and that interactions “must be granted central approval,” suggesting centralized oversight. The company also notes that “donations to political parties or party-affiliated organizations are generally subject to approval by the Supervisory Board,” reflecting an additional governance layer. However, MTU does not disclose a specific individual or formal committee tasked with overseeing climate‐lobbying alignment, and we found no evidence of a dedicated climate‐lobbying audit or a policy for reviewing or adjusting its indirect lobbying through industry associations against its climate objectives. View Sources	C

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Moderate

MTU Aero Engines AG describes that “our political engagement activities are aligned with our overall climate strategy through various steps” and that it is “in constant exchange with the responsible colleagues (meetings, jour‐fixes, events, trade fairs) in order to align our political messaging with our climate strategy,” demonstrating a mechanism for aligning direct lobbying to its climate priorities. It further indicates that “MTU’s political dialogue is managed centrally by the Group Representation Office of the Corporate Communications department” and that interactions “must be granted central approval,” suggesting centralized oversight. The company also notes that “donations to political parties or party-affiliated organizations are generally subject to approval by the Supervisory Board,” reflecting an additional governance layer. However, MTU does not disclose a specific individual or formal committee tasked with overseeing climate‐lobbying alignment, and we found no evidence of a dedicated climate‐lobbying audit or a policy for reviewing or adjusting its indirect lobbying through industry associations against its climate objectives.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Strong	MTU Aero Engines AG demonstrates strong transparency in disclosing its climate-related lobbying. It specifically names its policy engagements with the EU’s “ReFuelEU Aviation” initiative and “Renewable fuels as part of Fit-for-55-package and Green Deal.” The company outlines its lobbying mechanisms—central management of political dialogue by its Group Representation Office, direct engagement with elected representatives and decision-makers at state, federal and EU levels, membership in professional associations, and ad hoc publication of contacts with politicians—making clear how and with whom it engages. MTU clearly states its desired policy outcomes: it “advocates the use of sustainable aviation fuels” and champions “the introduction of a quota for Sustainable Aviation Fuels, which should be implemented as a binding quota on European, preferably also international level, ensuring a significant use of such fuels and thus a corresponding climate protection effect.” It further supports the build-up of industrial Power-to-Liquid production sites to scale up SAF supply and reduce costs, providing specific legislative and market outcomes sought.	B