Croda International PLC – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

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Limited	Croda International PLC provides some insights into its approach to external engagement and alignment with climate-related goals, emphasizing employee awareness and training. The company states that "employee engagement is key to ensure all employees who may be engaging externally are aware of our climate related strategy and commitments and how these are aligned to the goals of the Paris Agreement." It highlights initiatives such as global education campaigns delivered by its internal "Purpose Team" and training for management teams on decarbonization and climate strategy. Additionally, Croda mentions that "a lot of our external engagement, particularly with trade associations, is all around encouraging other businesses to commit to the same level of ambition, aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement." However, while these efforts demonstrate a commitment to climate-related engagement, the evidence does not explicitly describe a governance process for monitoring or managing lobbying activities, nor does it identify specific individuals or committees responsible for overseeing lobbying alignment. Furthermore, there is no mention of mechanisms to ensure alignment of indirect lobbying through trade associations or industry bodies. The company does note that "all employees are bound by our Code of ethics when conducting external engagement activities," but this does not constitute a detailed governance framework for lobbying alignment. View Sources	D

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Croda International PLC provides some insights into its approach to external engagement and alignment with climate-related goals, emphasizing employee awareness and training. The company states that "employee engagement is key to ensure all employees who may be engaging externally are aware of our climate related strategy and commitments and how these are aligned to the goals of the Paris Agreement." It highlights initiatives such as global education campaigns delivered by its internal "Purpose Team" and training for management teams on decarbonization and climate strategy. Additionally, Croda mentions that "a lot of our external engagement, particularly with trade associations, is all around encouraging other businesses to commit to the same level of ambition, aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement." However, while these efforts demonstrate a commitment to climate-related engagement, the evidence does not explicitly describe a governance process for monitoring or managing lobbying activities, nor does it identify specific individuals or committees responsible for overseeing lobbying alignment. Furthermore, there is no mention of mechanisms to ensure alignment of indirect lobbying through trade associations or industry bodies. The company does note that "all employees are bound by our Code of ethics when conducting external engagement activities," but this does not constitute a detailed governance framework for lobbying alignment.

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Lobbying Transparency

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Limited	Croda International provides only a high-level view of its climate-policy lobbying. It notes that it co-signed a business letter calling for a UK “clean and just recovery” after Covid-19 and that its Incotec subsidiary contributes technical input to the International Seed Federation on upcoming EU restrictions on intentionally added microplastics, indicating engagement with low-carbon recovery measures and microplastic regulation but without naming the specific statutes, consultations or amendments involved. The company explains two indirect methods—collective correspondence to the UK Government and participation in industry statements, webinars and conference panels—yet does not identify which ministries, agencies or individual policymakers were targeted. The outcomes it seeks are described only in broad terms, such as stimulating “investment in low-carbon innovation, infrastructure and industries,” supporting “sustainable growth,” and ensuring readiness for microplastic-free seed-treatment rules, without measurable targets or clearly articulated policy positions. Overall, the disclosures leave a limited understanding of Croda’s concrete lobbying activities and objectives.	D