##### BOARD OVERSIGHT OF ESG
###### All Mueller employees are responsible for the success of
our ESG initiatives, with the ultimate oversight provided
by our Board of Directors. Each member of our Board
recognizes the importance of ESG to our business and the
broader global community, offering expertise and guidance
as we continue to develop our program and goals. The
Board, in conjunction with the Mueller management
team, oversees:
- The continued development of our environmental, social
and governance strategy including, but not limited to, the
implementation of programs and policies and
reviewing and providing feedback on ESG
measurements and reporting initiatives;
and
- The successful integration of our
ESG approach into our broader
corporate strategy, including the
role ESG plays in enterprise risk
management as well as the role it
plays in our corporate culture and
internal/external communications to
key stakeholder groups.
GRI 102-18, 102-20, 102-29, 102-30, 102-34
###### Board Committees' ESG-Focused Responsibilities
Each of our Board Committees plays a critical role in evaluating
and enhancing our ESG program.
- The Environment, Health and Safety Committee oversees Mueller's
environmental compliance, sustainability efforts and employee health
and safety programs;
- The Audit Committee oversees the relevance of the underlying
sustainability and ESG reporting and measurement standards, including
the reasonableness of any measurement mechanisms (i.e., the use
of financial metrics or other key performance indicators the Audit
Committee deems appropriate) to evaluate Mueller's sustainability
and ESG performance;
- The Compensation and Human Resources Committee oversees
Mueller's employee-focused (i.e., social) strategies, such as diversity and
inclusion, race, gender, pay equity, fairness and other social issues; and
- The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
oversees Mueller's corporate governance approach and strategies
and the development, updating and production of a comprehensive
ESG report, including applicable performance scorecards.
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##### ESG MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
###### In addition to our Board Committees, we also have an
ESG Management Committee that supports Mueller's
ongoing commitment to the environment, health and
safety; corporate social responsibility and governance;
sustainability; and other public policy matters. This
Committee is made up of leaders from across the
The ESG Management Committee is responsible for supporting the
development of Mueller's ESG strategy and implementing and monitoring
ESG initiatives, programs and policies. This Committee's responsibilities
include:
- Delivering communications to employees, investors, customers, suppliers
and other stakeholders regarding our ESG approach.
- Monitoring and planning ESG program developments and improving
Mueller's understanding of ESG matters.
- Advising the Board and management team on emerging ESG matters that
may impact the business, operations, performance or public image of
Mueller or are otherwise pertinent to Mueller and its stakeholders.
- Making recommendations on how Mueller's policies, practices, disclosures
and goals can be enhanced to address critical ESG issues.