Number of Board Members with Different National Origin from Country of Headquarters

Definition

This metric tracks how many board members hold a citizenship that is different from the country where the corporate headquarters are located, as measured on December 31st of the reported year.

Expanded Definition

The process to nominate and elect an organization’s board directors is dependent on local rules and regulations. The GRI defines a governance body as “the committee or board responsible for the strategic guidance of the organization, the effective monitoring of management, and the accountability of management to the broader organization and its stakeholders.”