Sustainability has always been core to our mission and vision, and we are committed to continuing to evolve our corporate responsibility and resilience-related programs and disclosures in alignment with our public benefit purpose. We have an active and engaged Board of Directors representing a spectrum of viewpoints The Board oversees our key business strategies and objectives, our risk management process, and our compliance program. Our Board – and specifically the Nominating and Governance Committee of our Board – has formal oversight of our public benefit corporation (PBC) goal setting, performance assessment, and reporting, and the prioritized environmental and social sustainability issues we manage that are linked to our PBC purpose. This oversight extends to climate-related risks and opportunities.
Our Governance Model
Our governance model below is designed to engage representatives across levels of leadership to guide our work to serve our public benefit purpose and meet disclosure requirements.
STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT
Nominating and Governance Committee
- Provides advisory oversight and governance of our public benefit purpose and our corporate responsibility program
- Receives updates at least semi-annually on public benefit and corporate responsibility activities; the entire Board is briefed by the Nominating and Governance Committee on these activities at least annually
- Contracts with external consultants to enhance the committee’s knowledge of sustainability topics, including on climate-related issues
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
Executive Team
- Led by our Chief Financial Officer, provides executive sponsorship of our corporate responsibility and resilience program and disclosure decisions
- Reviews and advises on the program, strategy, and priorities
- Meets as needed
STEWARDSHIP AND ACTION
PBC Cabinet
- Chaired by our Director, Corporate Responsibility, establishes and oversees execution of our corporate responsibility and resilience program, strategy, tactics, and disclosure, including climate-related ambitions
- Represents key functions across the organization, including EHSS, CRE, Human Resources, Finance, Investor Relations, Accounting, Manufacturing, Quality, Legal, Innovation, Enterprise Risk
- Management (ERM), Procurement, and others as needed
- Leads and oversees expert action teams charged with implementing corporate responsibility priorities
- Meets as needed
Corporate Governance
For more information about our Corporate Governance practices, our Board, and our Executive Leadership Team visit our IR site.
