Environmental corporate governance
We have a robust governance structure to monitor and direct improvements in the environmental performance of our products and operations. This includes the following:
Main Board
The Main Board has responsibility for all environmental matters.
HS&E Committee
The Health, Safety and Environment Committee, chaired by the Chief Executive, is responsible for developing strategy, setting policy and reviewing performance. It also supports the Main Board in its corporate governance role.
Environment Council
Chaired by the Director of Engineering and Technology, its role is to direct the implementation of company policy on product environmental matters and to co-ordinate all related activities across the Group.
Product Stewardship Board
Chaired by the Director of Materials, it works towards eliminating materials and processes that are hazardous to health and the environment.
Environmental Advisory Board
The role of this Board is to review and make recommendations on the environmental aspects of the company's activities, including business, product and operational strategies. Board members are drawn from academia and external organisations and are respected authorities in their fields.