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Question-ID: 560

Release Date: Apr 30, 2024


Questions & Answers

Undertakings are required, for financial or in-kind political contributions, to report the total monetary value of financial and in-kind political contributions made directly and indirectly by the undertaking, aggregated by country or geographical area where relevant, as well as the type of recipient/beneficiary. Does that include a requirement to disclose the exact name of the beneficiary or simply its type?

Key Terms
  • Political contributions
  • beneficiary

Background

ESRS G1-5 paragraph 29 states the following: ‘The disclosure required by paragraph 27 shall include … (b) for financial or in-kind political contributions: (i) the total monetary value of financial and in-kind political contributions made directly and indirectly by the undertaking, aggregated by country or geographical area where relevant, as well as type of recipient/beneficiary ...’

Answer

The Disclosure Requirement refers to the type of recipient/beneficiary and does not extend to the name of the beneficiary.


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2023 ESRSESRS G1 - BUSINESS CONDUCT...Disclosure Requirements29. (b)

for financial or in-kind political contributions:

2023 ESRSESRS G1 - BUSINESS CONDUCT...Disclosure Requirement G1-5 – Political influence and lobbying activities29. (b)

for financial or in-kind political contributions:

2023 ESRSESRS G1 - BUSINESS CONDUCT...Disclosure Requirements29. (b)

for financial or in-kind political contributions: