Climate and GHG emissions governance and risk oversight

Our GHG governance framework is built on a foundation of science-based strategic action. Guided by the Sustainability and Innovation Committee’s charter that explicitly designates responsibility for the oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities, our leadership is committed to a rigorous review and monitoring process of our climate-related strategies and performance. Our governance extends across various business units, with clear roles defined for executives and a Company-wide commitment to sustainability that translates into specific, measurable performance goals.

Climate-related strategy, governance, risk and opportunity oversight, and performance monitoring is overseen by the following individuals and committees.

Sustainability and Innovation Committee:

Board-level oversight of climate governance, strategy, risk management, and performance, and the Company’s innovation pipeline and sustainability efforts.

Chief Strategy Officer:

Supports development of climate-related strategies, assessment of carbon impacts associated with potential growth projects, and alignment of capital allocation decisions with the Company’s enterprise corporate strategy and sustainability risk appetite.

Executive Vice President of Crop Protection:

Oversees Scope 1, 2, and 3 governance, strategy, risk management, and performance.

Chief Technology and Digital Officer:

Leads our global research and development, and aligns our pipeline with our sustainable innovation criteria that have an impact on farmer productivity, GHG emissions and biodiversity.

Sustainability Leadership Team:

Committee comprised of senior management that meets regularly to gain alignment and discuss climate-related matters.