Rexel SA

Rexel SA has implemented a formal oversight structure for its lobbying activities, mandating that "any lobbying activity and associated budgets have to be validated by the General Secretary," with "engagement activities overseen by the General Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Directors, and member of the Executive Committee, to ensure consistency with the overall strategy." This indicates a defined process for reviewing and approving lobbying efforts by named individuals and committees. However, the Rexel Code of Conduct, while providing "guidelines about lobbying practices and principles," includes no explicit references to climate or environmental considerations, and the company does not disclose how it aligns or monitors the positions of trade or industry associations to its climate commitments. We found no evidence of broader indirect lobbying governance, such as ongoing monitoring of association memberships or a climate-focused lobbying audit, indicating that while direct lobbying is subject to sign-off, the framework for managing climate-related lobbying - especially indirect activities - is not clearly defined.