Corporate Governance
Royal Gold is committed to good corporate governance, which promotes the
long-term interests of shareholders, strengthens Board and management
accountability and builds public trust in Royal Gold. Our
Bylaws
and
Governance Guidelines
are important documents that provide overall guiding principles for
operating our business.
Governance at a Glance
We believe an effective Board consists of individuals with a diverse set
of skills and experience that aligns with our business strategy. Each of
our directors contributes a distinct perspective to promote the best
interests of Royal Gold and our stakeholders.
Our Board is comprised of seven directors. All directors other than our
CEO are independent. Our Board and committee chairs are independent.
View our Board of Directors
Committees
Under the
Audit and Finance Committee Charter, the Audit and Finance Committee ("AF Committee") assists the Board of
Directors in its oversight of the integrity of Royal Gold’s financial
statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and
corporate policies and controls. Members of the AF Committee consist of
the following persons:
Under to the
Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee Charter
, the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee ("CNG Committee") is responsible for Royal Gold’s Board composition, and director and executive compensation plans and strategies, and compliance with appropriate corporate governance principles. The CNG Committee is also responsible for environmental, social and other sustainability initiatives, which include setting ESG goals for executive compensation. Members of the CNG Committee consist of the following persons:
Risk Management
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for risk oversight with
a focus on the most significant risks facing Royal Gold. Every member of
the Board has experience with risk management at the enterprise level. The
Board also oversees our enterprise risk management program designed to
identify, define, manage and, when necessary, mitigate risks confronting
Royal Gold. The Board relies on members of management to supervise
day-to-day risk management.