Lobbying Governance
| Overall Assessment | Analysis | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate |
GEA’s disclosures indicate that while it provides some framework for aligning its climate-related engagement activities, it does not present a comprehensive governance process for lobbying. Notably, it states that “all engagement activities on climate change are headed by or at least aligned with the Chief Sustainability Officer who directly reports to the CEO,” which establishes a specific individual responsible for oversight, and it describes that “we check whether the positions of our member organizations fit with our strategy and stance,” demonstrating a mechanism to align indirect policy engagement. However, the company does not disclose a formal policy or detailed process for monitoring or managing its direct lobbying activities, nor does it reference board-level review or the existence of a dedicated lobbying audit or report. We found no evidence of how it supervises direct advocacy with policymakers, conducts sign-off processes on lobbying positions, or engages with trade associations whose views might conflict with its climate commitments.
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