Corporate governance
Corporate governance
Barclays Group Chairman Marcus Agius
“Good corporate governance practice is an important ingredient in creating and sustaining shareholder value, and ensuring that behaviour is ethical, legal and transparent.”
Barclays Group Chairman Marcus Agius
As Barclays is listed on the London Stock Exchange, it complies with the UK Combined Code on Corporate Governance. Additionally, Barclays has American Depositary Receipts listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and is therefore also subject to certain NYSE corporate governance rules.
Corporate Governance in Barclays
All of our corporate governance practices have been brought together in one document. This framework provides the basis for promoting the highest standards of corporate governance in Barclays.
Charter of Expectations
The Charter sets out the role profiles, behaviours and competencies required for each role on the Board and its Committees.
Board Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee
Terms of Reference, February 2009.
Board HR and Remuneration Committee
Terms of Reference, December 2007.
Reporting
Sustainability Report 2008
The report highlights how Barclays is progressing its sustainability agenda in the communities where it operates, focusing on five strategic themes where we believe progress to be of greatest value to our stakeholders.
