Royal Ahrend’s Board of Directors oversees sustainability IROs and delegates specific topics to the management team in relation to their specific expertise. Sustainability governance is embedded within internal controls and functions, fostering integration across departments. Sustainability targets are defined and approved by the Board of Directors during bi-monthly Planet Board meetings. Progress and developments towards reaching these targets are discussed during these meetings.

Royal Ahrend’s sustainability team, which reports to the CEO, ensures that oversight is exercised effectively. Reporting lines and KPIs are clearly defined, ensuring alignment with management, the various departments and the Supervisory Board. The Board of Directors, management, sustainability team and the various departments have KPIs connected to variable remuneration linked to sustainability matters. These KPIs are reviewed annually.