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Biogen Inc

ISIN: US09062X1037 | United States | North America
Score 2 - Moderate
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Biogen demonstrates moderate governance linking its lobbying to climate commitments through its government affairs team, which "is fully embedded in our sustainability and environmental strategy and identifies policies, laws, or regulations which align with our climate commitments and planning," and a "regular cadence for meetings between the government affairs team and the head of sustainability" to maintain alignment. The company further underscores this intent by confirming a public commitment to "conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement." Its Corporate Governance Committee also states that it exercises "oversight of our lobbying priorities and activities, including associations with certain trade and/or legislative organizations," suggesting a formal body reviews lobbying. However, we found no evidence of a detailed climate-specific lobbying audit or report, or of mechanisms to manage or exit trade associations whose positions conflict with its climate objectives, indicating that governance of indirect lobbying and more rigorous monitoring processes are not disclosed.

This assessment is part of the Lobbying Governance Index, covering 8,500 companies scored on whether they have processes to oversee their climate lobbying. See all companies in North America or all companies in United States.