EVN AG
- Withdrawal mechanism
- Paris Agreement alignment
EVN AG has implemented a governance process requiring that "All engagement activities with policy makers ... have to be linked to these requirements," and states that "Engagement activites such as SBTi habe to be approved by the Supervisory Board which guarantees that activities are in line with overall strategy." The company also operates a compliance management system where the chief compliance officer reports to CCM and oversees "strict criteria, rules and procedures in connection with the commissioning, execution and invoicing of consulting, brokerage and lobbying services." EVN further confirms a public commitment "to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement." However, the company does not disclose any process for reviewing or aligning the positions of trade or industry associations with its climate strategy, nor does it publish a dedicated audit or third-party review evaluating climate-related lobbying alignment beyond the board approval step. We found no evidence of specific monitoring criteria or mechanisms to adjust or exit from associations whose policy positions might conflict with its EVN Climate Initiative.
This assessment is part of the Lobbying Governance Index, covering 8,500 companies scored on whether they have processes to oversee their climate lobbying. See all companies in North America or all companies in United States.