CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & SUSTAINABILITY CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Audit, Risk Management and • Discussed updates from the Audit Committee on matters relating to results Internal Control announcements and annual/interim reports, compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, reviewed the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management process and internal control systems, findings from GIAD, significant accounting and audit issues and codes and policies of the Company • Approved the Group’s 2024 audit strategy and reviewed progress on the 2023 audit programme • Reviewed the Group’s corporate risk register and key items including geopolitical risks, cybersecurity risks, sustainability-related risks and other major risks, and discussed the relevant risk management measures • Discussed the digital strategy and data governance of the Group • Reviewed the Group’s health and safety performance, including its performance in meeting safety targets, hazards reporting system, safety management measures and health and well-being initiatives Governance and Compliance • Chairmen of the various Board committees updated the Board on their committee meetings, including key matters discussed, and issues raised in the meetings • Reviewed the continuing connected transactions conducted by the Group • Reviewed and approved regulatory announcements to be published by the Company • Reviewed updates on the Company’s legal and compliance matters • Reviewed the terms of reference adopted by the Company • Received declarations of interest from Directors Sustainability • Reviewed and approved the Sustainable Development Report 2022 of the Company • Discussed the Group’s progress towards meeting the decarbonisation and other ESG targets under SD 2030 Strategy, performance in key sustainability indices, regulatory developments towards sustainability, climate-related and other key ESG matters 98