DXC Technology Co

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Direct Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Comprehensive	DXC Technology Co has demonstrated a comprehensive level of transparency in disclosing its climate lobbying activities. The company has clearly identified multiple specific climate policies it has engaged with, including the 'Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener,' the 'UK Green Finance Strategy,' the 'UK Climate Change Agreement,' and the 'Better Energy Efficiency Tax Reform.' These disclosures provide detailed information about the policies' focus areas, such as energy efficiency and sustainable finance, and their geographical scope, primarily the United Kingdom. DXC has also been explicit about its lobbying mechanisms and targets, detailing its participation in initiatives like the techUK working group on Net Zero Tech, direct discussions with the European Central Bank and the Central Bank of Ireland, and its membership in organizations like SustainableIT.org and the Green Software Foundation. The company has disclosed both direct and indirect lobbying efforts, including dialogue with government representatives and participation in voluntary government programs like the UK Climate Change Agreement. Furthermore, DXC has been transparent about the outcomes it seeks, such as supporting the establishment of longer-term energy reduction targets, aligning with the Paris Agreement, and advancing the UK's net zero goals by 2050. It has also outlined specific policy changes it advocates for, such as the use of a sandbox mechanism for sustainable finance regulations and lowering the administrative burden for participating organizations while maintaining regulatory drivers. This level of detail and clarity illustrates DXC's comprehensive approach to disclosing its climate lobbying efforts and objectives.	4

Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Comment	Score
Strong	DXC Technology demonstrates strong governance in its climate lobbying processes, with clear mechanisms to align its lobbying activities with its environmental commitments. The company explicitly mentions aligning both direct and indirect lobbying efforts, including through trade associations, with its climate strategy. For example, DXC engages directly with policymakers on initiatives such as the "Climate Change Agreement" and the "Net Zero Strategy Build Back Greener," and indirectly through organizations like SustainableIT.org and the Green Software Foundation, promoting sustainable IT practices. DXC has described a policy to ensure alignment of its climate lobbying activities with global environmental treaties, such as the Paris Agreement, stating that "DXC's process for aligning engagement activities with strategy involves regular communications between the ESG Executive Steering Committee and other executive leaders." Additionally, the company has identified responsible parties, including the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and VP of ESG, who oversee and manage these activities. The COO briefs the Board of Directors on ESG matters, including climate-related lobbying, while the VP of ESG manages the implementation of DXC's ESG program, including public policy engagement. Quarterly meetings with the Board of Directors and ESG Executive Steering Committee further ensure progress is reviewed against global environmental plans. This indicates strong governance with defined oversight, monitoring mechanisms, and accountability measures for both direct and indirect lobbying activities.	3