Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Boards, directors & committees · Working

ESG committee

Also called: sustainability committee

ELI5

A board committee overseeing sustainability, environmental, social or governance matters.

Used in conversation

“The minutes should record the decision on eSG committee, not reconstruct it later.”

Pitch context

You will see “ESG committee” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches boards, directors & committees.

Why it matters: In boards, directors & committees, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.