Ontex Group NV

Ontex Group NV has put in place a defined process for aligning its climate advocacy through a central oversight function, but its approach does not address indirect lobbying channels. The company explains that "internal coordination [is] led by the Regulatory Affairs function," noting that participants of its "Regulatory Affairs steering committee connect on a monthly basis to share our Ontex position and participation in new initiatives or position papers, and monitor and discuss upcoming regulations/initiative," and that "any climate related advocacy is coordinated through this central function" to ensure a common approach. Ontex further confirms a "public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement." While this structure indicates an ongoing review mechanism and a formal body overseeing direct climate lobbying, we found no evidence of processes for governing indirect lobbying via trade associations, no named individual beyond the steering committee, and no indication of a dedicated audit or external review of climate lobbying alignment.