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Governance
Our established and well-respected governance practices help us manage our responsibilities.
Governance overview
As one of Canada’s largest investor-owned power producer and wholesale marketer – and the provider of an essential service – we’re accountable to a large and diverse group of stakeholders. That includes shareholders and those impacted by our operations, not to mention millions who depend on us for their electrical power. Established and well-respected governance practices help us manage these responsibilities.
It’s the duty of our Board of Directors to ensure these practices are followed. Each Board member is fully engaged in establishing strategy and understanding risk. As a group, they have the skills and experience necessary to proactively coach and challenge senior management in all areas of our operation. Further, our approach to good governance and the practices that support them are clearly and publicly stated. You will find this information on the pages within this section.
Compliance with New York Stock Exchange standards
The New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, Section 303A.11 (Foreign Private Issuer Disclosure), requires TransAlta, which is deemed to be a foreign private issuer, to disclose any significant ways in which its corporate governance practices differ from corporate governance practices followed by U.S. domestic issuers under NYSE listing standards. TransAlta’s corporate governance practices do not significantly differ from those followed by U.S domestic issuers.
Committees of the board of directors
TransAlta has four standing committees composed entirely of independent directors.
The Board has delegated certain responsibilities to each of these committees and has instructed each of them to perform certain advisory functions, to make recommendations and to report to the Board. Committee members are appointed annually, following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, on the recommendation of the Governance, Safety and Sustainability Committee.
- Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
Thomas O’Flynn (Chair), James Reid and Bryan Pinney - Governance, Safety and Sustainability Committee
Bryan Pinney (Chair), Laura Folse and Sandra Sharman - Human Resources Committee
Sandra Sharman (Chair), Brian Baker, and Manjit Sharma - Investment Performance Committee
Laura Folse (Chair), Brian Baker, James Reid, Thomas O’Flynn and Manjit Sharma
Meet the TransAlta leadership team
Our team of Corporate Officers and Senior Managers have diverse industry experience in both regulated and deregulated markets. Team members understand the advantage of generating electricity from a variety of fuel sources, how to develop new projects, integrate acquisitions, operate in extreme and varied conditions, improve efficiencies and making the most of the power we create.
Documents
Charters and position descriptions
Codes of conduct
Policies
Corporate documents
Questions?
Read our FAQs or contact Investor Relations
Whether you’re looking to invest or already hold TransAlta shares, we strive to provide everything you need to make confident choices. We’ve collected answers to common questions, specifically for investors. And if you can’t find what you need, it’s easy to reach our Investor Relations team.
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