Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
Geberit AG demonstrates a moderate level of governance in its lobbying activities, particularly in relation to climate change. The company states that it engages selectively in policy matters and ensures that its direct and indirect activities, memberships, and other engagements are aligned with its sustainability strategy, noting that "participation in the political process is confined to membership in certain associations and is therefore limited." The Board of Directors holds the highest level of direct responsibility for climate-related issues, including determining the corporate and sustainability strategies, while operational management and implementation are assigned to the CEO. The CEO oversees the Environment and Sustainability department, which coordinates the development of the sustainability strategy and related activities. Additionally, the monitoring of climate-related issues is the responsibility of the Head Corporate Sustainability and Process Management and the Sustainability department. Geberit also consults an external Stakeholder Panel periodically to provide feedback on its sustainability strategy and communication, ensuring alignment with climate goals. However, while the company mentions alignment with the Paris Agreement and a structured approach to ensuring consistency in climate engagement activities, it does not disclose specific mechanisms or processes for monitoring or managing lobbying alignment, nor does it provide evidence of actions taken to align indirect lobbying through trade associations or industry bodies. Furthermore, there is no mention of a detailed lobbying audit or review process to evaluate alignment with climate-related goals.
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