Governance

Forest Carbon Works, a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, is a forestry and natural resources company whose mission is to promote long-term conservation among American family forest owners. We are a for-profit corporation that is intended to produce a public benefit or public benefits and to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Our governance framework follows the principles of the International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group:

  • Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance
  • Decision Making and Strategic Oversight
  • Control Environment
  • Disclosure and Transparency
  • Ownership
  • Governance of Stakeholder Engagement

Forest Carbon Works is governed by a Board of directors comprised of the Chief Executive Officer, AXA Investment Director and an Independent Director. The Board convenes quarterly.

The Board has adopted a formal Grievance Mechanism Procedure.