Constellation Brands Inc

Constellation Brands Inc. has established a structured mechanism to align its policy engagement with its climate strategy by centralizing "all direct and indirect activities that influence policy are managed by the External Affairs team" and channeling public statements exclusively through its Office of Public Affairs to ensure it "speaks with one voice on matters of public policy." The External Affairs VPs and SVP of Public Affairs advise the Corporate Reputation and CSR Group, which "manages our Global Environmental Sustainability policy (including climate change strategy)," and maintain "direct communication with the Executive Management Committee (EMC) and the Board," while the Chief Communications, CSR & Diversity Officer "reports to the CEO and is a member of the EMC," creating a clear line of accountability. The company also affirms a "public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement" and has an escalation procedure where "If an inconsistency were found, we would bring together subject matter experts ... and Third-party Consultants to discuss and address the issue." However, we found no evidence of a publicly available audit or report evaluating the alignment of its climate lobbying or of specific processes for reviewing and, if necessary, exiting industry associations whose policy positions diverge from its climate objectives.