Prescription Lobbying Statement
This policy outlines how Prescription Beauty approaches lobbying and public policy engagement. The purpose of this policy is to ensure transparency, integrity, and alignment with the company’s commitment to creating a positive impact on society and the environment.
This policy applies to all employees and representatives of the company.
Prescription Beauty’s approach to lobbying
Prescription Beauty does not engage in any form of lobbying, including direct or indirect influence on public policy or decision-making.
This includes:
- Direct interaction with policymakers is intended to influence decisions
- Indirect influence through intermediary organisations
If this position changes, the company will update this policy and communicate transparently.
To ensure this position is upheld in practice, Prescription Beauty remains vigilant of potential indirect involvement in lobbying activities, for example, through industry associations, partnerships, or external advisors.
Where relevant, the company periodically reviews its memberships and external engagements to ensure alignment with this position. If any activities are identified that may be considered lobbying, these are assessed internally, and appropriate action is taken.
Risk management and monitoring
Prescription Beauty periodically evaluates potential risks related to political engagement, including indirect influence through partners or industry associations.
The company identifies and manages risks related to:
- Direct lobbying activities
- Indirect influence via intermediary organisations
- Non-compliance with internal policies
Appropriate controls are in place, such as:
- internal approval procedures for external engagements
- due diligence on partners and affiliations
- employee awareness and guidance
Findings are reported internally and used to improve governance practices continuously.
Based on the outcomes of the risk assessment, the company develops and maintains a mitigation action plan. This plan includes defined actions, responsible owners, and timelines to address identified risks and ensure continuous improvement.
Accountability and governance
The overall accountability for enforcing this policy lies with:
- Head of Compliance, who is responsible for oversight, implementation, and monitoring of political engagement activities
- Executive Team, which provides strategic oversight and reviews key risks, decisions, and performance related to this policy
This governance structure ensures that political engagement is managed at the appropriate level within the organisation and aligned with its values and long-term objectives.
Monitoring and evaluation
Prescription Beauty regularly evaluates the effectiveness of its lobbying policy, governance framework, and control mechanisms.
Implementation of the policy
The policy is embedded in the organization through
- internal communication and guidance
- integration into relevant processes (e.g. partnerships, public affairs)
- training or awareness for relevant employee
Speak-up mechanism
Prescription Beauty is committed to maintaining an open and transparent culture in which concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation.
Stakeholders, including employees, partners, and other relevant parties, can raise concerns or report potential breaches related to the company’s business conduct or lobbying practices through the company’s grievance mechanism.
Reports can be submitted confidentially and, where possible, anonymously. All concerns are handled in accordance with the company’s grievance procedures https://prescription-beauty.nl/en/pages/feedback-meldingen, ensuring appropriate investigation and follow-up.
