Board Committees
Committees and their responsibilities
The Board delegates certain responsibilities to the Audit & Risk, Nomination and Remuneration committees. The primary roles and key responsibilities of these committees, and the Sustainability committee, are set out below:
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Audit & Risk Committee
Primary Role
The purpose of the Audit & Risk Committee is to safeguard the interests of all stakeholders by undertaking duties such as: monitoring the integrity of the Group and Parent Company’s financial statements and reviewing significant financial reporting judgements contained within them, reviewing the Group’s internal financial controls and the Group’s internal control and risk management system, reviewing the effectiveness of the Group’s internal audit function and monitoring the external auditor’s independence and objectivity and the effectiveness of the audit process.
Members
- Shirine Khoury-Haq (Committee Chair)
- Andrew Wyllie
- Colette O'Shea
DocumentsAudit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference
The Audit Committee’s report can be found in our most recent Annual Report
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Nomination Committee
Primary Role
The Nomination Committee leads the process of Board appointments, ensures plans are in place for orderly succession to the Board and senior management positions and oversees the development of a diverse pipeline for succession.
When considering the appointment of new Directors, the Nomination Committee determines the skills and experience which would be of benefit to the composition of the Board, then evaluates candidates’ skills, knowledge and experience to determine which candidate would be most suitable. All nominations by the Committee are made on the basis of merit and overall suitability, taking into consideration the diversity of the Board.
Members
- Roger Devlin (Committee Chair)
- Nigel Mills
- Annemarie Durbin
- Andrew Wyllie
- Shirine Khoury-Haq
- Alexandra Depledge
- Colette O'Shea
DocumentsNomination Committee Terms of Reference
The Nomination Committee’s report can be found in our most recent Annual Report
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Remuneration Committee
Primary Role
The purpose of the Committee is to develop a policy on executive remuneration in consultation with shareholders which supports the Group’s strategy and promotes its long-term sustainable success. The Committee determines the remuneration packages of the Chairman, Executive Directors and the Senior Executive Group, which comprises the Group’s Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Group Strategy and Regulatory Director, Group Transformation and Land Strategy Director and the Company Secretary. The Committee also reviews the remuneration and related policies of the wider Group workforce and the alignment of incentives and rewards with the Group’s culture, taking these into account when setting the policy for Executive Director remuneration.
Members
- Annemarie Durbin (Committee Chair)
- Nigel Mills
- Alexandra Depledge
DocumentsRemuneration Committee Terms of Reference
The Remuneration Committee’s report can be found in our most recent Annual Report
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Sustainability Committee
Primary Role
The Sustainability Committee is responsible for developing and overseeing the Group’s sustainability strategy, policies and objectives. The Sustainability Committee supports the Board’s climate responsibility and oversees the Group’s climate change strategy, to ensure climate issues are being effectively considered and managed, and reports its findings and recommendations to the Board.
Under the remit of the Sustainability Committee, three internal working groups have been established – comprising the Zero Carbon Homes Steering Group, Supply Chain Emissions Steering Group, and Operational Emissions Steering Group. The main area of focus during 2022 has been developing low carbon energy transition plans to ensure Future Homes Standard readiness, developing carbon reduction glidepaths for Scope 1 and 2 emissions aligned to our science based targets, and continuing to build knowledge on embodied carbon in materials and engaging with our supply chain.
The Sustainability Committee formally met three times in 2022, and covered the following topics:
- Detailed review of 2021 performance, GHG emissions, climate risk resilience and TCFD reporting.
- Low carbon transition plans update.
- Modern Slavery review and statement approval.
- Updated policy approvals for Sustainability Policy and Environmental Policy.
- Mid-year progress review against KPIs.
- Health, Safety & Environment update from Group Health, Safety & Environment Director.
- Sustainability benchmarking and competitive positioning.
Members
- Dean Finch (Committee Chair)
- Company Secretary
- Group Strategy and Regulatory Director
- Group Sustainability Director
Role of the Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors set the Group’s purpose, define the Group’s values, set the strategy and monitors and assesses the Group’s culture.
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