Solvay SA – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Solvay provides moderate visibility into how it governs climate-related public-policy engagement. The company states that “Solvay’s Government Affairs and Country Management Function is responsible for coordinating our relations with government and political officials,” and that this team operates “in line with Solvay’s Code of Business Integrity,” indicating a named internal body charged with oversight and a reference point for acceptable conduct. It further notes that “only those employees specifically authorized to do so may carry out such activities,” showing at least one concrete control mechanism to manage who can lobby on Solvay’s behalf. The same disclosure explains that the function “works to foster long-term partnerships with public authorities and other relevant stakeholders” on issues such as “promoting climate change solutions for the energy transition,” demonstrating an intent to align advocacy with its climate strategy. However, the company does not disclose any formal monitoring or review process, does not describe how it assesses the positions of trade associations, and confirms that it has “No” public commitment “to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.” There is also no evidence of board-level oversight, periodic audits, or a mechanism for correcting or exiting misaligned associations. This indicates some governance structures are in place, but they remain limited in scope and transparency. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Solvay provides moderate visibility into how it governs climate-related public-policy engagement. The company states that “Solvay’s Government Affairs and Country Management Function is responsible for coordinating our relations with government and political officials,” and that this team operates “in line with Solvay’s Code of Business Integrity,” indicating a named internal body charged with oversight and a reference point for acceptable conduct. It further notes that “only those employees specifically authorized to do so may carry out such activities,” showing at least one concrete control mechanism to manage who can lobby on Solvay’s behalf. The same disclosure explains that the function “works to foster long-term partnerships with public authorities and other relevant stakeholders” on issues such as “promoting climate change solutions for the energy transition,” demonstrating an intent to align advocacy with its climate strategy. However, the company does not disclose any formal monitoring or review process, does not describe how it assesses the positions of trade associations, and confirms that it has “No” public commitment “to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.” There is also no evidence of board-level oversight, periodic audits, or a mechanism for correcting or exiting misaligned associations. This indicates some governance structures are in place, but they remain limited in scope and transparency.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Limited	Solvay provides only limited insight into its climate-related lobbying activities. It acknowledges engaging public authorities, referring to “constructive dialogue with public authorities” and participation in trade associations such as WBCSD, ICCA, BusinessEurope and Cefic, but it does not spell out the specific tools it used—such as formal meetings, written submissions or consultations—nor does it identify any particular ministry, regulator or legislator it tries to influence. The company likewise does not name any climate policies, laws or regulations it has lobbied; its references are confined to broad collaborations, for example that its Dombasle project is progressing “thanks to the support of the French government” and its Rheinberg project benefits from “the support of local authorities,” which indicate engagement in the climate space but stop short of identifying a concrete policy framework. Finally, while Solvay sets corporate targets such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, it does not explain what legislative or regulatory outcomes it seeks from policymakers to help realise these goals. Overall, the disclosure signals some interaction with governments on climate matters but lacks the detail necessary to understand the policies addressed, the channels used, or the policy changes the company is advocating.	D