ZTO Express Cayman Inc – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	ZTO Express Cayman Inc. describes a policy to ensure that its external engagement activities remain consistent with its climate commitments by stating that “when deciding whether to join or maintain membership in a trade association that trade association’s position and activity on climate change is a factor ZTO considers,” and committing that “if direct or indirect engagement activities become inconsistent with our overall climate change strategy, we may disengage.” This establishes a concrete mechanism for aligning indirect lobbying through trade associations with its climate strategy. However, the company does not disclose a specific individual or formal body responsible for overseeing these decisions, nor does it outline a broader process for monitoring or managing its direct lobbying activities to ensure they align with its climate commitments. View Sources	C

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Moderate

ZTO Express Cayman Inc. describes a policy to ensure that its external engagement activities remain consistent with its climate commitments by stating that “when deciding whether to join or maintain membership in a trade association that trade association’s position and activity on climate change is a factor ZTO considers,” and committing that “if direct or indirect engagement activities become inconsistent with our overall climate change strategy, we may disengage.” This establishes a concrete mechanism for aligning indirect lobbying through trade associations with its climate strategy. However, the company does not disclose a specific individual or formal body responsible for overseeing these decisions, nor does it outline a broader process for monitoring or managing its direct lobbying activities to ensure they align with its climate commitments.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
None	ZTO Express Cayman Inc. provides virtually no transparency about any efforts to influence climate-related public policy. The disclosure describes its participation in the “9792” industry campaign to expand the use of slim tape and recyclable bags, but it does not name a single climate policy, law or regulation it has attempted to influence, does not describe any direct or indirect engagement with government bodies or individual policymakers, and does not state what policy changes or legislative outcomes it seeks. All information provided concerns internal or sector-wide operational initiatives rather than lobbying activity, leaving no evidence of climate lobbying mechanisms, targets, or desired policy outcomes.	E