Direct Lobbying Transparency
| Overall Assessment | Comment | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | AUO Corp provides a moderate level of transparency on its climate-related lobbying. It names two identifiable Taiwanese policies that it has engaged on—the “Reclaimed Water Resources Development Act,” where it contributed “technical experience of zero discharge of wastewater,” and the “Renewable Energy Development Act,” whose 2020 amendment mandates greater use of renewable energy. The company explains the methods it used to influence these policies, such as supplying “relevant and practical information for the authorities,” partnering with government engineering teams, and working with “local government and relevant authorities” to streamline application processes, but it does not specify which ministries or legislative bodies were contacted. AUO also discloses the objectives it seeks, including resolving “basic water price issues,” improving “the feasibility of implementing reclaimed water,” urging the government to “accelerate the construction of renewable energy infrastructure,” and advocating the introduction of renewable-energy certification programs. These statements reveal clear desired outcomes on water reuse and renewable-energy expansion, though they do not always contain concrete legislative language or quantitative targets. Overall, the company demonstrates openness about which Taiwanese climate policies it engages and what it wants to achieve, while providing only limited detail on the exact government audiences it lobbies. | 2 |