Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]CNHI uses the Code of Conduct, its policies, and related procedures to ensure a consistent Company-wide approach in line with its climate change strategy, and regulate CNHI's relationships with various types of public and private organizations (including universities and research centers), also in line with CNHI's Environmental Policy.
CNHI's Interest representation is conducted only where permitted by and in strict compliance with applicable laws, including anti-corruption and antitrust laws.
As a member of various sector associations, CNHI is also committed to contributing to the development of regulations and standards for the capital goods sector, as well as policies to combating climate change, mainly by participating in the institutional and public debate and promoting a sustainable mobility and the use of alternative powertrain solutions and innovative vehicles. In this regard, CNHI has a long tradition of involvement in sector associations, such as: ACEA, the EU automotive sector association, Hydrogen Europe, or EUCAR which support the public debate and legislation to foster the clean energy transition and the future zero-emission mobility.
CNHI is also currently engaged in research projects on decarbonization, autonomous driving, connectivity and data management (see 2021 SR p.132-141). The complete list of the CNHI's membership of associations is available in the 2021 SR p.266.
The highest responsibility for CNHI's Institutional Relations lies with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). The functions in charge of relations with the institutions focus on key issues, such as decarbonization of transport sector, reduction of emissions from vehicles and production, digitalization and innovation, safety, and the sustainable development and modernization of agriculture, expressing CNHI's corporate positioning on key files (sustainability, climate change, renewable energy, circular economy, transportation systems, safety, innovation, and the future of agriculture).
The functions of each geographic area are responsible for:
â– monitoring policy trends and engaging with public authorities, trade associations, international organizations, business sector, and NGOs in the institutional and regulatory decision-making processes
■ protecting and enhancing CNHI's profile and strategies, by proactively participating in public dialogue
■ supporting CNHI's business goals by addressing specific business issues and identifying opportunities at institutional level.