Focus 15 Sustainability Committees: Structure and Practices

This comprehensive guide from the International Finance Corporation was created to help boards lead the oversight of their organisation's environmental and social footprint through a board-level sustainability committee. It explains the significance of sustainability for companies; the types of sustainability committees and their duties; knowledge, skills, and experience required for members; the governance process for integrating sustainability considerations with a company; sustainability committee practics and procedures; and much more. This paper will especially benefit directors and senior managers.