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SUSTAINABILITY REPORT | 2013 16 Sustainable Foundations strong governance and management structures and a clear approach and strategy form the basis of a strong sustainability program at Qatalum. these elements create a platform for Qatalum to continue to improve production effciency, operate more responsibly, and have a tangible positive impact on Qatari society. Governance Qatalum is committed to integrating sustainability throughout the company and holds everyone in the organization responsible for making this happen. in support of better integration of sustainability in Qatalum, in 2012 Qatalum management hired a sustainability manager and charged him with raising awareness, conducting trainings, reporting on sustainability performance. this new position was presented to the board of directors and was ratifed unanimously. About the Board the company’s governance structures include the board of directors, comprised of eight members who are all non- executive members. each of BOARD OF Qatalum’s shareholders appoints DIRECTORS four directors. the board also has three committees that provide support and advisory services to the board. Qatalum’s management reports directly to the board. sustainability is an important part of the board’s InSURAnCE FInAnCE & AUDIT agenda. to see all of the board ADVISORY COMMERCIAL COMMITTEE members go to [Qatalum’s COMMITTEE COMMITTEE website].