LOTTE Fine Chemical Co Ltd

Lotte Fine Chemical provides only high-level statements that its "engagement activities are consistent with [its] overall climate change strategy" and confirms it has "a public commitment or position statement to conduct [its] engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement," indicating an intention to align advocacy with climate goals. It states that "an ESG committee is formed under the board of directors of listed affiliates, and through this, the company's ESG management promotion is systematically managed" and that ESG performance is tied to CEO evaluation, suggesting some board-level oversight of ESG-related engagement. However, the disclosure does not explain how this committee reviews or approves lobbying, gives no detail on any monitoring or audit of direct or indirect lobbying positions, and offers no examples of assessing or addressing misalignment with trade associations. We found no evidence of a dedicated lobbying-governance framework, no description of specific procedures, and no identification of individuals responsible for lobbying alignment. Overall, the information points to limited but stated oversight intentions, while concrete governance mechanisms for lobbying alignment remain undisclosed.