Corporate governance
Good corporate governance, including focus on sustainable long-term value creation and culture, is a key component of 'the Aalberts way' of doing business and is embedded in our core values. Aalberts endorses the principles of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code (the “Code”). The Code is available at www.mccg.nl. Our corporate governance structure has been updated in accordance with the Code in the past years.
Aalberts virtually applies all best practice provisions of the Code. To a limited extent, these have been adjusted to specific circumstances of Aalberts. As a result, the Management Board believes it meets the principles of ‘comply or explain’. The deviation from the Code relates to the following subject.
Best practice provision 4.3.3 – binding nomination
The Articles of Association provide that the General Meeting can cancel the binding character of a nomination for appointment of a Managing Board member or of a Supervisory Board member, with a resolution passed with the maximum majority permitted by law. Currently, this majority is two-thirds of the votes cast representing more than half of the issued capital. The deviation relates to the well-balanced allocation of the control and influence of the company’s individual bodies as referred to in the paragraph ‘decision-making and priority shares’.
There are two committees of the Supervisory Board: the Audit Committee and the Remuneration, Selection and Appointment Committee.
Audit Committee
The Articles of Association provide that the General Meeting can cancel the binding character of a nomination for appointment of a Managing Board member or of a Supervisory Board member, with a resolution passed with the maximum majority permitted by law. Currently, this majority is two-thirds of the votes cast representing more than half of the issued capital. The deviation relates to the well-balanced allocation of the control and influence of the company’s individual bodies as referred to in the paragraph ‘decision-making and priority shares’.
Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee
The Articles of Association provide that the General Meeting can cancel the binding character of a nomination for appointment of a Managing Board member or of a Supervisory Board member, with a resolution passed with the maximum majority permitted by law. Currently, this majority is two-thirds of the votes cast representing more than half of the issued capital. The deviation relates to the well-balanced allocation of the control and influence of the company’s individual bodies as referred to in the paragraph ‘decision-making and priority shares’.
| Name | Year of retirement |
|---|---|
| Peter van Bommel (Chairman) | 2029 |
| Lieve Declercq | 2029 |
| Stefanie Kahle-Galonske | 2029 |
| Petra Mayer | 2029 |
| Frank Melzer | 2029 |
| Roel Vestjens | 2029 |
How is Aalberts governed?
Aalberts applies a governance structure designed to support accountability, transparency and long-term value creation through the Management Board, Executive Team and Supervisory Board.
How does Aalberts manage risk?
Risk management is embedded throughout the organisation and addresses strategic, operational, financial, regulatory and sustainability-related risks.
How does Aalberts improve workplace safety?
Safety is a core priority. We continuously implement safety programmes, risk assessments, training and operational improvements to create safe working environments.
How does Aalberts manage environmental impact?
Environmental performance is monitored through key indicators relating to emissions, energy consumption, water use, waste management and resource efficiency.
What is the Aalberts Code of Conduct?
The Code of Conduct defines expected standards of behaviour regarding ethics, compliance, integrity, respect and responsible business practices. The Speak Up (whistleblower) programme allows employees and stakeholders to raise concerns regarding potential misconduct, unethical behaviour or violations of company policies.