Bystronic AG – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Limited	Bystronic discloses extensive general sustainability oversight structures, but almost no detail on how it governs lobbying or policy advocacy. The sole reference that links external engagement to climate strategy is the statement that "All of our community engagement regarding climate is in line with the Paris agreement", offered in response to a request to "describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy". This indicates a high-level commitment to align its climate-related engagement with the Paris Agreement, yet the company does not disclose who is responsible for monitoring or approving lobbying positions, how direct or trade-association lobbying is reviewed for climate alignment, or any formal mechanisms, audits, or escalation procedures. Consequently, while the Paris-alignment pledge suggests some intention to govern climate-related engagement, the absence of any publicly described structures, processes, or accountability specifically for lobbying means the governance approach appears limited and largely undeveloped. View Sources	D

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Limited

Bystronic discloses extensive general sustainability oversight structures, but almost no detail on how it governs lobbying or policy advocacy. The sole reference that links external engagement to climate strategy is the statement that "All of our community engagement regarding climate is in line with the Paris agreement", offered in response to a request to "describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy". This indicates a high-level commitment to align its climate-related engagement with the Paris Agreement, yet the company does not disclose who is responsible for monitoring or approving lobbying positions, how direct or trade-association lobbying is reviewed for climate alignment, or any formal mechanisms, audits, or escalation procedures. Consequently, while the Paris-alignment pledge suggests some intention to govern climate-related engagement, the absence of any publicly described structures, processes, or accountability specifically for lobbying means the governance approach appears limited and largely undeveloped.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Limited	Bystronic names the European Green Deal and the Net-Zero Industry Act but provides no further specifics on its lobbying activities or how it engages with those policies. The report does not detail any direct or indirect lobbying mechanisms or identify policy targets, noting only its participation in groups like the Swiss Business Council for Sustainable Development and Swissmem without clarifying whether these involve lobbying. It also fails to outline the policy changes it seeks, offering only broad aims such as reducing emissions and supporting decarbonization. Overall, the company’s disclosures offer only limited insight into its climate-related lobbying.	D