MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR.

Whether caused by human activity or a natural cycle, Earth's climate is at a turning point, and our choices can sustain, escalate, or reverse greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are contributing to global warming. There are companies making voluntary climate-related disclosures as a regular part of corporate governance practice, and their investors, stakeholders, and board members want to see continuous improvement in reducing their carbon footprint. Companies and organizations are adopting sustainability programs aimed at pausing and reversing the effects of GHG emissions and climate change. [Extracted from the article]