BNP Paribas SA

BNP Paribas demonstrates a moderate level of governance in its lobbying activities, with some processes and oversight mechanisms disclosed. The company has adopted a "Charter for responsible representation with respect to the public authorities," which applies to all employees and includes commitments to integrity, transparency, and social responsibility. It has established the Institutional Affairs Department (DAI) to ensure the consistency and integrity of its stances with public authorities and compliance with the Charter. The DAI coordinates several committees and oversees first-level controls of interest representation activities, while second- and third-level controls are conducted by the Group's Compliance and Inspection Générale departments. Employees are required to obtain authorization from their superiors before engaging in public representation activities and must report their activities to the Public Affairs Department. However, while these measures indicate governance of lobbying activities, there is limited evidence of specific processes to align lobbying with climate-related goals. The company mentions its commitment to the Paris Agreement and its strengthened governance in sustainable finance, including the creation of committees such as the Sustainable Finance Strategic Committee and ESG Regulatory Committee, but these disclosures focus more on ESG and sustainable finance governance rather than direct or indirect lobbying alignment with climate goals. Additionally, while BNP Paribas has processes for monitoring and exclusion lists in its investment and asset management activities, these are not explicitly tied to lobbying governance. The company does not disclose a detailed process for reviewing or managing lobbying alignment with climate goals, nor does it provide evidence of engaging with or exiting trade associations based on climate policy alignment.