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Principle: We undertake responsible political engagement and advocacy activity, to support the development of policy that underpins our business and sustainability goals.
Political decisions, particularly those that affect energy and environmental policies, have the potential to impact upon Drax. We have an interest in ensuring that decision-making is well informed and seeks to ensure an appropriate balance of the potentially competing priorities. Engagement is undertaken by Drax in order to listen to the concerns of our stakeholders and take them into account during our decision-making processes as well as provide information that will help others to better understand Drax.
Drax makes no political donations, we engage with politicians, political parties, policymakers, and other stakeholders to understand their views and explain our plans and strategy.
We have robust oversight and detailed policies to guide our political engagement activities and support colleagues in understanding how they can achieve compliance. We undertake activity which we can demonstrate is legitimate and proportionate.
Don't undertake any political engagement or lobbying without approval from Corporate Affairs
Don't undertake any political engagement or lobbying without checking the local requirements for registration and record keeping, then keep full records
Don't offer anything (e.g. gifts, hospitality, travel support) to a political stakeholder without first determining if it's permissible under the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction
Don't make company funds or assets, including work time, available to any political party or political candidate (although employees may have time away from work to vote in elections pursuant to applicable law)
Don't seek to influence the outcome of any electoral campaigns, or contribute funding to any political campaign, in your capacity or role as an employee, agent, officer, or contractor of Drax
Don't make any direct or indirect charitable or political donations or sponsorships to political parties, organisations or individuals engaged in politics for the purpose of obtaining an advantage in business transactions, or to encourage those in political office to refrain from performing their duty
Always comply with our Political Engagement and Lobbying policy, Anti-bribery and Corruption policy and Ethical Due Diligence guidance