GOVERNANCE
OUR LEADERSHIP
ONEOK’s board of directors and management are committed to maintaining strong corporate governance practices that allocate rights and responsibilities among the board, management and investors in a manner that benefits the long-term interest of stakeholders. Corporate governance practices are designed not only to satisfy regulatory and stock exchange requirements but also to provide effective oversight and management of our company.
SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE ONEOK BOARD OF DIRECTORS Provides key leadership, oversight and diverse energy industry and business expertise. • Nonexecutive board chairman; lead independent director. • Independent committee chairs – Audit, Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance. CEO AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Provide overall oversight and responsibility for companywide ESG strategy and implementation. VICE PRESIDENT ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH AND COMMITTEES Oversee development and implementation of sustainability strategy. • ESH Leadership Committee. • ESG Council. MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS SEGMENT LEADERS Support the integration of ESG policy and strategy into daily operations. EMPLOYEES Carry out ONEOK’s business and ESG strategy while serving as the point of contact for key company stakeholders.
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