Corporate Governance Structure reviews the formal architecture through which a company is directed and controlled - spanning the board of directors, its committees, executive management and supporting governance documents. It covers:
- composition, independence, diversity, tenure and expertise of the board and key committees (audit, remuneration, nominating & ESG/risk);
- separation of roles (independent chair vs. combined CEO–chair), lead independent director mechanisms and succession-planning processes;
- charters, bylaws and delegations of authority that define oversight of strategy, risk, audit, sustainability and stakeholder engagement;
- executive-team structure, reporting lines and the interaction between management committees and the board;
- refreshment, evaluation and remuneration practices that ensure accountability and alignment with shareholder and stakeholder interests, consistent with frameworks such as GRI 2-9/2-12, OECD G20 Principles, and EU ESRS G1.