(C1.2a) Describe where in the organizational structure this/these position(s) and/or committees lie, what their associated responsibilities are, and how climate-related issues are monitored (do not include the names of individuals).
Change from last year
Removed question for FS only.
Rationale
While it is most important for a member of the board to have responsibility for climate-related issues, assigning management-level responsibility indicates to CDP data users that the organization is committed to implementing a climate-related strategy.
Connection to other frameworks
TCFD
Governance recommended disclosure b) Describe management’s role in assessing and managing climate related risks and opportunities.
SDG
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Response options
This is an open text question with a limit of 5,000 characters.
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Requested content
General
- Use the text box to describe where the highest management-level position(s)/committee(s) with responsibility for climate-related issues sit in the organizational structure, their responsibilities, and how climate-related issues are monitored.
- Give a company-specific description including:
i. Where in the organizational structure this position(s)/committee(s) lie;
ii. A rationale of why responsibilities for climate-related issues have been assigned to this/these position(s) or committee(s).
- If you selected "There is no management level responsibility for climate-related issues" in C1.2 explain your selection here.
- Note that this question asks about the position and not about the names of the staff holding these positions. Do not include the name of any individual or any other personal data in your response.
Example response
Overall responsibility for managing climate changes issues is placed at group executive level where the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) has the ultimate responsibility for climate related issues. Climate is fully integrated in Company B's steering and governance, and so the CEO has this responsibility and reports to the (Chair) of the Board of directors.
The CEO follows up operations via business performance meetings where climate aspects such as target progress is included (e.g., reductions in CO2 emissions, and growth of renewable energy use). Members of the Executive Group Management (EGM) hold operational responsibility for climate change actions, where the issue is integrated in both strategic planning and the business planning process. EGM consists of all senior vice-presidents (leaders) of all business areas. In effect, the entire company falls under the CEO. Via review meetings the CEO is updated and steers the organization on climate-related issues.
