Tosoh Corp – Lobbying Governance & Transparency

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Lobbying Governance

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Tosoh Corp reports a “public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement,” and describes that “当社は日化協の総合運営委員会メンバーとして、日本政府の気候変動政策に対する業界の方針を確認している” as well as participation in the “エネルギー対策検討部会” to propose its own views, indicating a process for aligning its external engagement through industry association channels. The company further notes “東ソーの代表取締役社長は日化協の監事を務めている” and that “CO2削減有効利用委員会の事務局担当部門員が参画している,” demonstrating involvement of specific senior figures and internal committees, and that “このように複数が業界の議論に参画する事で、東ソーグループの気候変動戦略と一致しているかを確認している,” illustrating how it verifies consistency with its climate-change strategy. However, the company does not disclose any dedicated review or approval procedure for its direct lobbying activities or how it systematically monitors or manages engagement with policymakers outside of these trade association forums. View Sources	C

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Moderate

Tosoh Corp reports a “public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement,” and describes that “当社は日化協の総合運営委員会メンバーとして、日本政府の気候変動政策に対する業界の方針を確認している” as well as participation in the “エネルギー対策検討部会” to propose its own views, indicating a process for aligning its external engagement through industry association channels. The company further notes “東ソーの代表取締役社長は日化協の監事を務めている” and that “CO2削減有効利用委員会の事務局担当部門員が参画している,” demonstrating involvement of specific senior figures and internal committees, and that “このように複数が業界の議論に参画する事で、東ソーグループの気候変動戦略と一致しているかを確認している,” illustrating how it verifies consistency with its climate-change strategy. However, the company does not disclose any dedicated review or approval procedure for its direct lobbying activities or how it systematically monitors or manages engagement with policymakers outside of these trade association forums.

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Lobbying Transparency

Overall Assessment	Analysis	Score
Moderate	Tosoh Corp provides targeted transparency around its climate lobbying activities by naming its participation in the Japanese government’s GX League and explaining how it engages with policymakers. It states “報告年度において、経済産業省が新たに設立した『GXリーグ』に参画している,” and that this allows “政策策定者に近い位置で協働することが可能となり.” Through the GX League, it submits examples of its low-carbon products to inform discussions and collaborates with policymakers, academia and financial players to shape green transformation. Tosoh is also clear about its desired outcomes, aiming to contribute to debates on “いわゆる『低炭素製品』の認証制度に係る議論” and on “排出権取引に係る議論.” However, it names only this single platform and does not disclose engagement with any other specific climate policies.	C