Governance

Governance

The Board is responsible for setting the Company’s purpose, strategy, and values, promoting the long-term sustainable success of the Group while generating shareholder value and contributing to the society in which it operates.

Corporate Governance Report

John MulcahyChairman

On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to present the Corporate Governance Report for the year ended 31 December 2024.

The Board is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance and, for the year ended 31 December 2024, the Corporate Governance Report, in conjunction with the Audit and Risk Committee Report, the Remuneration Committee Report, the Nomination Committee Report, and the Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee Report, describes how the Company has applied the principles and followed the provisions of the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code (the ‘Code’) and the Irish Corporate Governance Annex (the ‘Annex’) and details any departures from the specific provisions.

Nomination Committee Report

John MulcahyChair

“A key focus for the committee in the first half of the year was the review and refreshment of the composition of the Board’s key committees.”

Audit & Risk Committee Report

Cara RyanChair

“The committee continues to focus its efforts on assisting the Board by proactively managing its core areas of responsibility: the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting, risk management and internal control, and assurance processes.”

Remuneration Committee Report

Pat McCannChair

“The committee recognises the importance of rewarding our employees fairly and competitively…”

Environmental and Social Responsibility Committee Report

Camilla HughesChair

“The beginning of 2024 saw two key milestones with the publication of the Group’s biodiversity and circular economy strategies.”

Board of Directors