Merck & Co Inc – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Merck & Co Inc has taken steps to align its indirect lobbying activities with its climate strategy, noting that in 2022 “we conducted a climate policy alignment assessment of these trade associations by determining whether they had publicly disclosed positions on climate change and, if so, reviewing those positions in the context of our company’s own position on climate change,” and making this assessment publicly available on its ESG Resources page. The company also affirms “a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.” However, Merck does not disclose any specific individual or formal body responsible for overseeing its lobbying alignment, nor does it describe a process for monitoring or managing its direct policy engagement, indicating that broader governance mechanisms are not clearly defined. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Merck & Co Inc has taken steps to align its indirect lobbying activities with its climate strategy, noting that in 2022 “we conducted a climate policy alignment assessment of these trade associations by determining whether they had publicly disclosed positions on climate change and, if so, reviewing those positions in the context of our company’s own position on climate change,” and making this assessment publicly available on its ESG Resources page. The company also affirms “a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.” However, Merck does not disclose any specific individual or formal body responsible for overseeing its lobbying alignment, nor does it describe a process for monitoring or managing its direct policy engagement, indicating that broader governance mechanisms are not clearly defined.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Merck & Co. has provided some transparency around its climate lobbying by specifying its engagement with clean energy generation and state renewable energy goals, though it does not identify any specific legislation or regulation. The company engaged directly with the New Jersey Governor’s administration, discussing how to spur renewable markets and form business–resident partnerships for renewable installations. It articulated the outcomes it sought through these interactions, including influencing the state’s renewable energy targets, creating partnership programs for renewable installations, supporting a diverse energy supply mix, and cautioning against policies that could increase rates for residents and businesses.	C