##### 13.02.02.09 Political Activities, Lobbying and Trade Associations
FIS' ability to participate in debates on public policies or advocacy for issues of interest to the Company (e.g. "lobbying" activities) may be subject to various laws and regulations at the local, state/provincial, and federal levels, including antibribery and anti-corruption laws around the world which are applicable to the Company. Generally, "lobbying" is defined as an interaction with a covered government official (including regulators) to influence their position on a public policy matter (e.g. law or regulation).
It is the policy of the Company to comply with the laws concerning lobbying activities. For example, within the U.S., there are federal, state and local reporting and/or registration/disclosure requirements prior to engaging in any such activities. Failure to register and/or report lobbying activities in accordance with the relevant laws can result in fines and penalties for the Company in addition to individual liability.
Consequently, the centralized and coordinated management of these activities is critical to the organization's compliance with these laws. FIS' Public Policy team shall be responsible for coordinating all lobbying registrations (entities and/or individuals) and reporting requirements – including the retention of outside lobbyists or public affairs consultants. In certain jurisdictions, Legal may help lead these efforts in coordination with Public Policy .
FIS belongs to various trade associations that advocate for public policy issues of importance to the Company and industry peers. FIS corporate membership in trade associations or similar organizations that actively engage in advocacy for public policy issues must be reviewed and approved by Public Policy to ensure FIS' participation is consistent with relevant public policy objectives and with Compliance and Legal to ensure compliance with the FIS Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (FABAC) Policy. However, FIS' membership in such trade associations does not necessarily mean the Company endorses or supports all public policy positions or issues that these associations support. In addition, employees who wish to accept a board-level or leadership position with a trade association must first obtain approval from Public Policy .
Public Policy shall maintain a list of the trade associations for these compliance purposes and may be required to provide an accounting of membership costs used toward association lobbying activities. Certain jurisdictions, including the United States, require disclosure of these expenses.
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https://www.fisglobal.com/-/media/fisglobal/files/PDF/policy/Environmental-Social-and-Governance-ESG-Policy.pdf
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##### 13.02.02.09 Political Activities, Lobbying and Trade Associations
FIS' ability to participate in debates on public policies or advocacy for issues of interest to the Company (e.g. "lobbying" activities) may be subject to various laws and regulations at the local, state/provincial, and federal levels, including antibribery and anti-corruption laws around the world which are applicable to the Company. Generally, "lobbying" is defined as an interaction with a covered government official (including regulators) to influence their position on a public policy matter (e.g. law or regulation).
It is the policy of the Company to comply with the laws concerning lobbying activities. For example, within the U.S., there are federal, state and local reporting and/or registration/disclosure requirements prior to engaging in any such activities. Failure to register and/or report lobbying activities in accordance with the relevant laws can result in fines and penalties for the Company in addition to individual liability.
Consequently, the centralized and coordinated management of these activities is critical to the organization's compliance with these laws. FIS' Public Policy team shall be responsible for coordinating all lobbying registrations (entities and/or individuals) and reporting requirements – including the retention of outside lobbyists or public affairs consultants. In certain jurisdictions, Legal may help lead these efforts in coordination with Public Policy .
FIS belongs to various trade associations that advocate for public policy issues of importance to the Company and industry peers. FIS corporate membership in trade associations or similar organizations that actively engage in advocacy for public policy issues must be reviewed and approved by Public Policy to ensure FIS' participation is consistent with relevant public policy objectives and with Compliance and Legal to ensure compliance with the FIS Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (FABAC) Policy. However, FIS' membership in such trade associations does not necessarily mean the Company endorses or supports all public policy positions or issues that these associations support. In addition, employees who wish to accept a board-level or leadership position with a trade association must first obtain approval from Public Policy .
Public Policy shall maintain a list of the trade associations for these compliance purposes and may be required to provide an accounting of membership costs used toward association lobbying activities. Certain jurisdictions, including the United States, require disclosure of these expenses.
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https://www.fisglobal.com/-/media/fisglobal/files/PDF/policy/Environmental-Social-and-Governance-ESG-Policy_41825_1.pdf
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The FIS Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the business and affairs of our Company, CEO and management succession planning and the Company's ESG program. It is also responsible for overseeing cybersecurity and crisis management, risk management, strategic planning, human capital management, inclusion and diversity and CEO performance. Our Board adheres to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics ("Code"), which is applicable to all our directors, officers and employees. The Board also follows Corporate Governance Guidelines that set forth expectations as to how the Board should perform its functions and includes requirements related to retirement [...] Our CSO is responsible for helping set ESG goals, key performance indicators (KPIs) and for providing quarterly reports on sustainability matters to the Corporate Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee of the Board. These goals and measures are set in alignment with, and in approval of, the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer, the Board of Directors and the FIS ESG Governance and Disclosure Committee.
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https://www.fisglobal.com/-/media/fisglobal/files/PDF/report/2022-Global-Sustainability-Report.pdf?sc_lang=en
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##### 13.02.02.09 Political Activities, Lobbying and Trade Associations
FIS' ability to participate in debates on public policies or advocacy for issues of interest to the Company (e.g. "lobbying" activities) may be subject to various laws and regulations at the local, state/provincial, and federal levels, including antibribery and anti-corruption laws around the world which are applicable to the Company. Generally, "lobbying" is defined as an interaction with a covered government official (including regulators) to influence their position on a public policy matter (e.g. law or regulation).
It is the policy of the Company to comply with the laws concerning lobbying activities. For example, within the U.S., there are federal, state and local reporting and/or registration/disclosure requirements prior to engaging in any such activities. Failure to register and/or report lobbying activities in accordance with the relevant laws can result in fines and penalties for the Company in addition to individual liability.
Consequently, the centralized and coordinated management of these activities is critical to the organization's compliance with these laws. FIS' Government Relations team shall be responsible for coordinating all lobbying registrations (entities and/or individuals) and reporting requirements – including the retention of outside lobbyists or public affairs consultants. In certain jurisdictions, Legal may help lead these efforts in coordination with Government Relations.
FIS belongs to various trade associations that advocate for public policy issues of importance to the Company and industry peers. FIS corporate membership in trade associations or similar organizations that actively engage in advocacy for public policy issues must be reviewed and approved by Government Relations to ensure FIS' participation is consistent with relevant public policy objectives and with Compliance and Legal to ensure compliance with the FIS Anti-Bribery and AntiCorruption (FABAC) Policy. However, FIS' membership in such trade associations does not necessarily mean the Company endorses or supports all public policy positions or issues that these associations support. In addition, employees who wish to accept a board-level or leadership position with a trade association must first obtain approval from Government Relations.
Government Relations shall maintain a list of the trade associations for these compliance purposes and may be required to provide an accounting of membership costs used toward association lobbying activities. Certain jurisdictions, including the United States, require disclosure of these expenses.
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https://www.fisglobal.com/-/media/fisglobal/files/PDF/policy/Environmental-Social-and-Governance-ESG-Policy-Post-1223-MRD.pdf
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Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]We have a Political Activities Policy that includes evaluating potential opportunities to collaborate with policy makers and other regulators around climate.
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CDP Questionnaire Response 2022
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