Nordex SE – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Nordex SE has implemented a structured regional and global framework to oversee its lobbying activities, though it does not articulate a formal process for ensuring climate policy alignment. As stated, “We manage our lobbying activities at a regional level, with global coordination at our head office,” and “Lobbying activities that concern corporate, international and supranational aspects are covered by a coordinating senior staff function (Global Public Affairs) which is reporting directly to the CEO,” demonstrating clear oversight channels for both direct and indirect lobbying. The company further notes that “The Management of Nordex is informed about the lobbying activities on a regular basis … and the Supervisory Board is informed in the context of the respective topics,” indicating that senior leadership is regularly updated on these efforts. Nordex also clearly defines its climate stance, affirming that “Nordex tritt für eine ehrgeizige Politik im Bereich Klimaschutz und erneuerbare Energien ein,” yet we found no evidence of a dedicated alignment review, audit, or sign‐off mechanism to systematically ensure that its lobbying activities adhere to its climate and renewable energy objectives. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Nordex SE has implemented a structured regional and global framework to oversee its lobbying activities, though it does not articulate a formal process for ensuring climate policy alignment. As stated, “We manage our lobbying activities at a regional level, with global coordination at our head office,” and “Lobbying activities that concern corporate, international and supranational aspects are covered by a coordinating senior staff function (Global Public Affairs) which is reporting directly to the CEO,” demonstrating clear oversight channels for both direct and indirect lobbying. The company further notes that “The Management of Nordex is informed about the lobbying activities on a regular basis … and the Supervisory Board is informed in the context of the respective topics,” indicating that senior leadership is regularly updated on these efforts. Nordex also clearly defines its climate stance, affirming that “Nordex tritt für eine ehrgeizige Politik im Bereich Klimaschutz und erneuerbare Energien ein,” yet we found no evidence of a dedicated alignment review, audit, or sign‐off mechanism to systematically ensure that its lobbying activities adhere to its climate and renewable energy objectives.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Limited	Nordex SE provides only limited insight into its climate-policy lobbying. It names one concrete measure—the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)—and notes that it expects suppliers to cooperate with the regime, but it does not list any other specific laws or regulations it has tried to influence or state that CBAM is the sole focus of its engagement. The company explains that it works through industry bodies such as the Global Wind Energy Council, WindEurope and the American Clean Power Association and says these forums allow it to "shape the standards and quality of the wind energy sector," yet it does not describe what form that influence takes (e.g., letters, consultations, meetings) or identify the government institutions or legislators that are the targets of those efforts. Likewise, the outcomes it seeks remain high level: it refers to promoting wind energy “politically” and supporting “a better policy environment for wind energy,” but offers no concrete legislative amendments, numerical targets or timelines. As a result, the disclosures reveal that Nordex is active in advocacy through trade associations but do not provide specific information on the policies, channels or policy changes it is pursuing.	D