DS Smith PLC

DS Smith PLC demonstrates a structured approach to climate lobbying governance by integrating its lobbying function into its broader sustainability framework: its "Group Government Affairs team leads our engagement with policy makers, trade associations and other organisations whose activities may influence policy, law, or regulation that may significantly impact the climate" and "sits under the Group Corporate Affairs Function, within the Government, Community Affairs and Sustainability team," ensuring "engagement activities are consistent with our overall climate change strategy." This governance forum is complemented by the Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Committee, which "meets on a monthly basis" and explicitly discusses "Government affairs and the policy environment" alongside its 1.5°C roadmaps and GHG forecasts, and supported by a "public commitment ... to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement." However, the company does not disclose a specific individual tasked with signing off or reviewing lobbying positions, nor does it outline detailed monitoring, audit procedures, or criteria for reassessing its indirect lobbying through trade associations where positions may diverge from its climate strategy.