Veronica Beard Statement on Lobbying and Political Contributions
Our Position
Veronica Beard does not engage in lobbying or political advocacy of any kind. Specifically:
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We do not communicate, directly or indirectly, with public officials, political decision-makers, or their representatives to influence public decision-making.
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We do not attempt to influence public opinion, beyond our ordinary advertising and marketing, with the aim of impacting public decision-making.
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We do not make financial political contributions; including donations, loans, or sponsorships - to political parties, elected representatives, or candidates for political office, directly or indirectly.
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We do not make in-kind political contributions, such as advertising, shared facilities, design or printing services, donated equipment, or board membership, employment, or consultancy work provided for political purposes.
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We do not lobby through intermediary organizations; including lobbyists, trade associations, think tanks, or charities. We do not fund or direct any third party to lobby on our behalf.
If This Ever Changes
Should Veronica Beard ever decide to engage in lobbying, we will first adopt a responsible lobbying policy, approved by our Board of Directors, before undertaking any activity. That policy will commit us to lobby only in ways that contribute to a positive impact on society or the environment, grounded in reliable or scientific data, and we will publicly report our lobbying positions and any political contributions annually.
Governance and Oversight
This statement is approved by Veronica Beard’s Board of Directors; our highest governing body. The Board reviews this statement at least once every 12 months to confirm it remains accurate, and it is re-published annually.
This statement is published on our website and accessible to all stakeholders.
Raising Concerns
Anyone, inside or outside the company, who has a concern about Veronica Beard’s business conduct, political activity, or the accuracy of this statement can raise it through our stakeholder grievance mechanisms; a. [email protected] or b. Veronica Beards publicly accessible feedback and engagement Between Us.