Item - 2021.CT22.11
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Directors of TO Live on March 12, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
CT22.11 - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Directors of TO Live:
1. Established an Environmental, Social and Governance Committee consisting of 3 members.
2. Appointed the following members:
Myriam Gafarou, as Chair
Mustafa Humayun
3. Requested the Committee to review and recommend the terms of reference for approval by the Board.
Origin
Summary
Environmental, Social and Governance have become a focus for both profit and not-for-profit
organizations. Indeed, in the corporate world it has become mandatory with almost all companies now establishing Board Committees to deal with these issues. It would seem appropriate for us to establish such a Board Committee.
Myriam Gafarou has not only recommended we form such a Committee but has also agreed to serve as Chair. She and Clyde have had extensive discussions on the matter and we are ready to ask the Board to proceed.
It is recommended the Committee consist of 3 to 5 members, depending upon Board interest.
The Committee terms of reference may be developed and brought forward for approval to the Board by the Committee.
Attached is a commentary on what is motivating the private investment world to focus on ESG. Supporters of the cultural world are frequently involved in the corporate environment and, I expect, are about to focus on ESG in our environment as well.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ct/bgrd/backgroundfile-164924.pdf
Motions
That the Board:
1. Establish an Environmental, Social and Governance Committee consisting of 3 members.
2. Appoint the following members:
Myriam Gafarou, as Chair
Mustafa Humayun
3. Request the Committee to review and recommend the terms of reference for approval by the Board.