Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
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| Moderate |
Mattel discloses some mechanisms for governing how its policy engagement is managed, but the detail is limited and climate-specific lobbying alignment is only partially addressed. The Board-level Governance and Social Responsibility Committee is tasked to "oversee policies and practices related to political expenditures, and review, on an annual basis, direct and indirect political expenditures, if any," which indicates a formal oversight body that looks beyond day-to-day lobbying teams. In day-to-day operations the company states that "our Global Sustainability, Government Affairs, Legal, and Regulatory Compliance teams work closely together to monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments and support compliance and alignment with Mattel’s public commitments," showing a cross-functional process intended to keep external engagement in line with stated positions. However, the disclosures do not explain how lobbying positions are compared with climate goals, give no examples of reviewing or adjusting trade-association advocacy, and largely focus on political spending rather than substantive lobbying activity; moreover, Mattel confirms it has "No" public commitment to conduct engagement in line with the Paris Agreement "and we do not plan to have one in the next two years." As a result, while there is evidence of a governance structure and a monitoring process, the company does not disclose detailed criteria, regular audits, or climate-specific alignment reviews for either direct or indirect lobbying activities.
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