Hokuetsu Corp

Lobbying Transparency and Governance

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Direct Lobbying Transparency
Overall Assessment Comment Score
Limited Hokuetsu Corp provides only limited insight into its climate-related lobbying. It names one specific policy it engages on—Japan’s “地球温暖化対策計画” (Global Warming Countermeasures Plan)—demonstrating some transparency about the focus of its advocacy, but no other climate policies are identified. The company describes a single engagement method, explaining that it “invited administrative officials to its factories to introduce its initiatives and provide input for policy formulation,” which clarifies both the mechanism (factory visits and discussions) and the target (administrative officials) but stops short of detailing any additional channels such as letters, consultations, or industry-association work. On intended outcomes, the company states that it fully supports the government plan and confirms alignment with the Paris Agreement, yet it does not spell out any concrete legislative amendments or regulatory changes it seeks beyond that general endorsement. As a result, while some specific information is offered, the overall disclosure lacks breadth and depth across all three areas of policy, mechanisms, and outcomes. 1
Lobbying Governance
Overall Assessment Comment Score
Limited Hokuetsu Corp provides only a high-level indication that it wants its external engagement to support the Paris goals, stating "Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement? […] Yes" and explaining that, to meet those goals, it has a "ゼロCO2 2050" transition plan which "政府の方針と目標とも一致している". The company adds that its "環境統括部が…グループ全体の環境監査の計画策定および環境監査の実施" and offers "環境関連事項の助言および指導", suggesting some internal oversight of environmental matters. However, the disclosure is confined to environmental management and offers no details on how lobbying positions are reviewed, no mention of monitoring or correcting trade-association advocacy, and no identification of a specific individual or board committee responsible for ensuring lobbying alignment. Therefore, while there is a stated intent to align engagement with climate commitments, the company does not disclose a clear governance process for either its direct or indirect climate-related lobbying. 1