Daikin Industries Ltd

Daikin reports that "the officer in charge of the environment is responsible for this strategy and CSR and Global Environment Center are working to implement the strategy," and it convenes an "environmental product meeting (a meeting to discuss improvement of products' environmental aspects by sharing regional regulations and social trends, once a year)" and a "regional manager meeting (a meeting of global executives and the top management in headquarters including the CEO to discuss regional challenges, etc. once a year by region)" to "confirm the alignment with our medium-term strategic management plan 'FUSION' which stipulates our policy of climate change." It also states a public commitment "to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement" and collaborates "with international organizations and industry associations which are positive about addressing the climate related issues." However, the company does not disclose a dedicated governance process for reviewing or approving its lobbying positions, no specific criteria for assessing its participation in trade or industry associations, and no board-level or formal oversight structure for ensuring that direct and indirect lobbying activities align with its climate objectives.