Corporate governance
Atkins is committed to high standards of corporate governance. A report on the Company’s corporate governance is included in our
2011 Annual Report.
During the year ended 31 March 2011 the Company was required to comply with the Combined Code on Corporate Governance (the Combined Code) adopted by the Financial Reporting Council in June 2008. From 1 April 2011 we have been required to comply with the provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code (the UK Code).
More information on our governance framework can be found as follows:
The role of the Board
Division of responsibilities and the chairman
Non-executive directors |
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View Leadership |
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The composition of and appointments to the Board
Incorporating information regarding the Nomination Committee
Commitment
Development information and support
Evaluation
Election and re-election |
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View Effectiveness |
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Financial and business reporting
Risk management and internal control
Incorporating information regarding the Group’s governance framework covering areas such as:
- business performance controls
- project controls
- quality, safety and environment (QSE)
- business conduct
- people
- risk
- internal audit
- independent audit
- the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
Audit Committee and independent auditor |
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View Accountability |
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