Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Kimberly-Clark de Mexico has established a clear mechanism for indirect climate engagement through its role in the National Chamber of Paper (NCP), stating that “KCM is part of Mexico's National Chamber of Paper (NCP) and occupies a position in the governing body of the association,” and that it “monitor[s] and/or engage[s] with the environmental authorities” on climate change, energy, water and waste matters through NCP committees. It underscores that “KCM's Environmental Manager is present at all meetings regarding this topic and therefore, ensures that KCM's perspective is considered when approaching the authorities as a sector,” demonstrating a designated oversight role. At the global level, the company affirms that “our Government Relations organization works with U.S. and foreign governments to advocate for policies supportive of our company’s priorities,” including engagement on the UN Global Climate Treaty on Plastics and climate reporting requirements, and has made a “public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.” The company further notes that “our Board has established and approved the framework for our sustainability-related policies and procedures” and that the Board and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee “receive regular reports from management on these topics,” indicating high-level reporting on sustainability issues. However, we found no evidence of a formal climate-lobbying review process or specific criteria for aligning trade-association positions with the company’s climate strategy, and the company does not disclose a dedicated board committee or senior executive explicitly charged with overseeing the alignment of its lobbying activities with its climate goals. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Kimberly-Clark de Mexico has established a clear mechanism for indirect climate engagement through its role in the National Chamber of Paper (NCP), stating that “KCM is part of Mexico's National Chamber of Paper (NCP) and occupies a position in the governing body of the association,” and that it “monitor[s] and/or engage[s] with the environmental authorities” on climate change, energy, water and waste matters through NCP committees. It underscores that “KCM's Environmental Manager is present at all meetings regarding this topic and therefore, ensures that KCM's perspective is considered when approaching the authorities as a sector,” demonstrating a designated oversight role. At the global level, the company affirms that “our Government Relations organization works with U.S. and foreign governments to advocate for policies supportive of our company’s priorities,” including engagement on the UN Global Climate Treaty on Plastics and climate reporting requirements, and has made a “public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.” The company further notes that “our Board has established and approved the framework for our sustainability-related policies and procedures” and that the Board and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee “receive regular reports from management on these topics,” indicating high-level reporting on sustainability issues. However, we found no evidence of a formal climate-lobbying review process or specific criteria for aligning trade-association positions with the company’s climate strategy, and the company does not disclose a dedicated board committee or senior executive explicitly charged with overseeing the alignment of its lobbying activities with its climate goals.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Limited	Kimberly-Clark de Mexico offers only limited insight into its climate-related lobbying. It names just one identifiable initiative—the ongoing negotiations for a "UN Global Climate Treaty on Plastics"—and otherwise refers only broadly to policy areas such as extended producer responsibility, flushability standards and recycling guidelines, without detailing specific bills or regulations. The company acknowledges that "Our Government Relations organization works with U.S. and foreign governments to advocate for policies supportive of our company’s priorities" and notes participation in industry association activity, but it does not explain whether this advocacy takes the form of letters, meetings, testimony or other concrete channels, nor does it identify the particular agencies or lawmakers it approaches. Likewise, its stated aims are high-level aspirations—promoting “more sustainable products that reduce dependence on plastics” and advancing EPR and recycling requirements—rather than clearly defined legislative changes or measurable targets. As a result, while the disclosure signals some engagement, it leaves most of the substantive detail about policies, methods, and desired outcomes unspecified.	D