Acuity Brands Inc

Our Government and Industry Relations team works with senior management and policy consultants to set annual and long-term public policy priorities. We participate in public policy dialogues and share our expertise on key issues that support our business strategy. [...] The Company is a member of various industry and trade associations and partners with various non-profit and non-governmental organizations, including but not limited to {NEMA, NAM, EFC, ASE, IES}. Members of management may serve on boards and other leadership positions within these organizations from time to time. These groups represent the industry in which our segments operate on issues that are critical to the Company's business and its stakeholders. These organizations help develop consensus among varied interests in an environment that ensures antitrust rules are followed. These groups may make political contributions according to their governing guidelines.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Our EarthLIGHT program is fully integrated in our company strategy, which extends to our policy engagement. Our comments, for example, on the SEC's draft rule for ESG disclosure were generally supportive and offered some nuance and guidance.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your climate commitments and/or climate transition plan?[…]Our EarthLIGHT program is fully integrated in our Company strategy, which extends to our policy engagement. Our comments, for example, on the SEC's draft rule for ESG disclosure were generally supportive and offered some nuance and guidance.