Merck KGaA

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]Merck's engagement activities are mainly driven by our Group function Corporate Affairs. This group is well aware of Merck's overall position on climate change (sustainability strategy, targets etc.). Information about Merck's climate strategy etc. is shared among all employees via different means (e.g., intranet, webinars, townhall meetings of the Board). Employees involved in advocacy activities are often deeply involved in our climate action program as well. By this, consistency between Merck's strategy and our advocacy activities is ensured.

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your climate commitments and/or climate transition plan?[…]We actively participate in the political process and advocate our positions and views by engaging policymakers in a direct dialogue as well as through our work with industry coalitions. The major national and international industry associations in which we are members and also hold positions include (excerpt):

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes