The Committee’s objective is to oversee management and advise the Board on matters required to enable:

• The CLP Group to operate on a sustainable basis for the benefit of current and future generations;

• Sustainable growth by maintaining and enhancing CLP Group’s economic, environmental, human, technological and social capital in the long term; and

• The effective management of CLP Group’s sustainability risks.

A key focus of the Committee's work this year was in overseeing the longer-term emerging sustainability issues and the impact on the Group's strategy. The Committee had extended meetings with dedicated deep dive sessions on Innovation and Digitalisation as well as on Climate Change.

Between 1 January 2020 and the date of this report, the Committee met four times (including three times in 2020 and once in 2021). Below is a summary of how the Committee spent its time during this period.

Looking ahead, the Committee will continue its focus on longer-term emerging sustainability issues concerning the Group. Following on from its deep dive session on Climate Change in 2020, the Committee is well positioned as the Group prepares for a review of the targets set out in the Climate Vision 2050. In addition, the pandemic has brought a sharp focus on ESG issues and the Committee, with the support of management, will need to stay closely attuned to the evolving issues of ESG and sustainability.

Overview of work conducted by the Sustainability Committee in 2020 and up to the date of this Report

	2020			2021
	February	October	November	February
Sustainability matters – risks, opportunities and emerging issues
Sustainability reporting / Indices performance
Health, Safety, Security and Environment
Community, charitable and environmental partnerships and initiatives

Risks are managed at both the strategic and operational levels to support the long-term sustainability of growth objectives, while at the same time supporting the operational needs of the current business.

In relation to sustainability issues, the ARC is responsible for ensuring the data in the Sustainability Report is appropriate. Independent oversight is maintained through robust internal control systems, and assurance of the accuracy of metrics and reporting that follows appropriate accounting principles and reporting practices. CLP’s independent auditor is also responsible for assuring key ESG data, and their findings and observations are presented to senior management and the Board through the ARC.

The SEC is chaired by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as part of the role’s executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental and social matters. Set up in 2016, it comprises the corporate senior management team of:

• Mr Richard Lancaster (CEO), Chairman, also Chairman of the Sustainability Committee;

• Ms Quince Chong (Chief Corporate Development Officer), also a member of the Sustainability Committee;

• Mr Geert Peeters (Chief Financial Officer (CFO));

• Mr Nicolas Tissot (Deputy Chief Financial Officer), who was appointed in September 2020;

• Mr David Smales (Chief Operating Officer);

• Mr David Simmonds (Group General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer); and

• Ms Eileen Burnett-Kant (Chief Human Resources Officer).

The SEC steers the sustainability strategy of the Group and approves relevant deliverables. The CEO and CFO also hold management responsibilities for the assurance of ESG data, and jointly sign off the General Representation Letter connected with the assurance process.

In 2020, the Committee convened six times, including before each Sustainability Committee meeting. These meetings provide a platform for the executive team to initiate or develop strategic sustainability projects, shape and receive progress updates on current projects and to engage in strategic discussions on emerging issues.

Five of the meetings in 2020 reviewed and advised on strategic sustainability projects, and the other was a special topic workshop to deep dive into emerging issues. The meetings are facilitated by the CLP’s Director – Group Sustainability.

Key themes discussed in 2020 included:

• Climate Vision 2050 and the Group’s strategy in decarbonisation, and the roadmap for strengthening climate change-related targets;

• Climate change-related risks and opportunities, and CLP’s response to the TCFD recommendations, including the development of climate scenarios for further analysis;

• Enhancement of labour practices amongst the workforce and supply chain;

• Preparation and review of the CLP Value Framework;

• Performance on key sustainability indices and how benchmarking results can drive improvements in operational performance;

• The Group's response to ESG-related public consultations;

• Enhancement of the Group’s ESG data management and reporting; and

• Preparation and development of the Sustainability Report, including materiality assessment, reporting standards and the assurance of key metrics.

The department aims to embed sustainability into existing practices by informing the development of the business strategy and planning processes. It monitors sustainability issues and updates the Sustainability Committee and SEC on emerging risks and opportunities. It also leads corporate sustainability reporting and facilitates in identifying areas for improving operational performance.

The department, meanwhile, manages the Group’s climate change strategy. It includes reporting and reviewing progress on its Climate Vision 2050 and TCFD implementation, as well as monitoring changes in stakeholder expectations and their implications to the Company.

Furthermore, the Group Sustainability Department is committed to developing capacity on ESG reporting and performance management as well as exchanging experience across organisations, sectors and countries. It supports and organises sustainability-related events and works closely with different stakeholder groups. For instance, the department facilitates various Group functions and business units across regions to meet regularly on a forum call and share experience and insights on how to move sustainability forward.