The elected Board of directors appoint and oversee management of the corporation.
Governance refers to "all processes of governing, whether undertaken by a government, market or network, whether over a family, tribe, formal or informal organization or territory and whether through laws, norms, power or language." Corporate governance is the set of processes , customs , policies , laws , and institutions affecting the way a corporation (or company ) is directed, administered or controlled.
It is stepping into the shoes of the shareholders, stakeholders, vendors, suppliers & employees by the Top Managers and CEO of the company. Accountability
Fairness
Transparency
Independence Ensure that management is accountable to the Board.
Ensure that the Board is accountable to shareholders.
Protect Shareholders rights.
Treat all shareholders including minorities, equitably.
Provide effective redress for violations. Ensure timely, accurate disclosure on all material matters, including the financial situation, performance, ownership and corporate governance. Procedures and structures are in place so as to minimise, or avoid completely conflicts of interest.
Independent Directors and Advisers i.e. free from the influence of others.
Composition of Board of Directors. Role of Board of Directors. Audit Committee. Shareholders Committee. Better access to external finance. Lower costs of capital interest rates on loans. Improved company performance sustainability. Higher firm valuation and share performance. Reduced risk of corporate crisis and scandals. Trusteeship As professional managers, we are conscious that ITC has been given to us in "trust" by all our stakeholders. We will actualise stakeholder value and interest on a long term sustainable basis. Customer Focus We are always customer focused and will deliver what the customer needs in terms of value, quality and satisfaction. Respect For People We are result oriented, setting high performance standards for ourselves as individuals and teams. We will simultaneously respect and value people and uphold humanness and human dignity. Excellence We do what is right, do it well and win. We will strive for excellence in whatever we do. Innovation We will constantly pursue newer and better processes, products, services and management practices. Nation Orientation We are aware of our responsibility to generate economic value for the Nation. In pursuit of our goals, we will make no compromise in complying with applicable laws and regulations at all levels.