H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB demonstrates a moderate level of governance in its lobbying activities, particularly in relation to climate change. The company discloses that "implementation of this policy and supporting strategies is the responsibility of the Head of Sustainability together with the Executive Management team," and accountability is integrated into respective business functions and brands, supported by a team of experts in the Group Sustainability Department. Additionally, the public affairs team collaborates closely with the team responsible for the overall climate strategy, ensuring alignment with climate goals and working on the basis of emissions data for Scope 1, 2, and 3. The company also states that it has a public commitment to conduct engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. However, while H&M engages with policymakers and international institutions to influence legislation and advocates for systemic change, there is no explicit evidence of a detailed process for monitoring or managing lobbying alignment, nor is there a publicly disclosed report or audit evaluating the alignment of its lobbying activities with climate goals. Furthermore, while the Head of Sustainability and executive management oversee implementation, the governance framework does not clearly address indirect lobbying through trade associations or provide detailed mechanisms for ensuring alignment across all lobbying channels. This indicates some governance measures are in place, but the disclosures lack comprehensive detail on monitoring processes and indirect lobbying alignment.