Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

BMW Group demonstrates a comprehensive climate lobbying governance process that integrates transparency, accountability, and alignment with its climate-related goals. The company explicitly states that "all of our direct and indirect activities that influence policy are CONSISTENT with our overall climate change strategy," ensuring alignment across its lobbying efforts. BMW Group has established a centralized coordination mechanism in Munich, where positions on global legislative issues are developed with input from various departments, including those responsible for sustainability and environmental protection. Proposals concerning climate-relevant issues are aligned between the Vice President of Sustainability and the Vice President for Government and External Affairs before being presented to the Strategy & Structure Circle, which prepares decisions for the Board of Management. This governance structure ensures oversight at the highest levels of the organization. Furthermore, BMW actively engages with trade associations and industry bodies, stating that "if we notice our positions diverging, we raise the issue with the association concerned and discuss it to improve alignment." The company also advocates for the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement within associations and organizations it is a member of, demonstrating proactive alignment efforts. BMW Group publishes a "Klima-Engagement Bericht" that provides stakeholders with an overview of its climate-related lobbying positions and activities, further enhancing transparency. Additionally, the company is listed in multiple transparency registers, including the EU Transparency Register and German Bundestag Lobby Register, providing detailed disclosures about its lobbying activities, association memberships, and financial expenditures. This indicates a robust governance framework that encompasses direct and indirect lobbying activities, with clear monitoring mechanisms, accountability structures, and public reporting in place.