Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp discloses a governance process for its participation in public affairs and policy activities, which includes mechanisms for alignment and oversight. The company states that "the internal relevant departments will first examine the reasonableness of the public association or public activity and whether it is consistent with the position of PSMC," followed by approval from the unit manager and final approval from the President. This indicates a structured review process for ensuring alignment with the company's positions. Furthermore, the company outlines actions to address misalignment, stating that "if, in the course of participation, the Company finds that a public association or activity is inconsistent with the original intent of the Company's participation or its position, the Company will hold an internal meeting to discuss the matter and communicate with the relevant entity to clarify the issue and express its position." Additionally, it commits to withdrawing from associations or activities that are determined to be inconsistent with its position. However, while this governance framework demonstrates oversight and alignment mechanisms, it does not explicitly address climate-related lobbying or provide details on monitoring processes specific to climate policy alignment. The company does not disclose a recurring review cycle or a dedicated report on lobbying alignment, nor does it specify a formal committee or individual responsible for overseeing climate lobbying governance. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp discloses a governance process for its participation in public affairs and policy activities, which includes mechanisms for alignment and oversight. The company states that "the internal relevant departments will first examine the reasonableness of the public association or public activity and whether it is consistent with the position of PSMC," followed by approval from the unit manager and final approval from the President. This indicates a structured review process for ensuring alignment with the company's positions. Furthermore, the company outlines actions to address misalignment, stating that "if, in the course of participation, the Company finds that a public association or activity is inconsistent with the original intent of the Company's participation or its position, the Company will hold an internal meeting to discuss the matter and communicate with the relevant entity to clarify the issue and express its position." Additionally, it commits to withdrawing from associations or activities that are determined to be inconsistent with its position. However, while this governance framework demonstrates oversight and alignment mechanisms, it does not explicitly address climate-related lobbying or provide details on monitoring processes specific to climate policy alignment. The company does not disclose a recurring review cycle or a dedicated report on lobbying alignment, nor does it specify a formal committee or individual responsible for overseeing climate lobbying governance.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp discloses detailed mechanisms for its climate lobbying, including “face-to-face visits to government officials or their advisors,” “expressing opinions in public forums,” and “making suggestions to government agencies through industry federations and industry associations,” and explicitly identifies its targets as government agencies and local competent authorities. The company names the Climate Change Response Act—highlighting its focus on climate-related targets, its role in climate change mitigation, and its geographical scope in Taiwan—but does not cite any additional specific laws or regulations it has engaged on. In terms of outcomes, PSMC specifies addressing the overlap in emission source definitions under Article 16 of the Act and expresses general support for regulations while calling for improvements in targeted provisions, but offers only a limited number of distinct policy goals. This reflects a moderate level of transparency, with strong clarity on how it lobbies yet more constrained disclosure of the policies and outcomes it seeks.	C