Governance Initiatives

1. Modernize governance practices0/12

Review board composition (internal and external directors) and meeting frequency Plan how to make the board more diverse Draw an organization chart with reporting lines Put strong internal controls, procedures, and policies in place Require two directors to approve high-value transactions Adopt a code of conduct covering conflicts of interest Introduce a whistleblower policy Train staff to spot and report corruption, bribery, and fraud Write, share, and train staff on your key sustainability policies Build sustainability criteria into purchasing decisions Strengthen data privacy measures and compliance Link senior management pay to sustainability targets

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2. Build a sustainability culture0/3

Involve management and every employee through training, workshops, HR materials, and meetings Agree what you want to achieve: why, how, who, and when Set up a team to lead the initiatives

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3. Assess your value chain's natural resource impact0/1

Estimate your natural resource impact if the business keeps operating as it does today

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4. Plan objectives with suppliers and clients0/3

Make sure you collect the data needed to track your KPIs Define criteria for choosing suppliers that match your approach Plan end of life: can products be reused, and do customers know how to return or dispose of them?

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5. Set up risk management0/5

Identify and assess climate, financial, technology, reputational, and compliance risks Decide how to treat each risk, then record, monitor, and review List the opportunities that better ESG performance could create Check your insurance cover Add sustainability risks and opportunities to your enterprise risk framework

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6. Protect IT systems and data0/3

Invest in cybersecurity and data protection Train employees on security and privacy Review your disaster recovery plan

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7. Plan for succession0/2

Review internal and external succession options and valuation methods Understand the tax implications

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8. Put sustainability at the heart of strategy0/1

Write a mission statement with specific environmental and social commitments

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9. Connect sustainability and financial information0/3

Break down silos between sustainability and finance teams Bring sustainability information into planning, financial analysis, and scorecards Apply financial reporting controls to sustainability data and consider internal or external assurance

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