Corporate Integrity

Corporate Integrity

ESG Governance

In order to drive strong ESG performance, we believe companies need a robust ESG governance structure. The right ESG governance model involves every layer of the organization – from the Board of Directors to frontline employees – and helps a company integrate ESG considerations into its business strategy, set goals, track progress and incorporate learnings.

As set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Matson’s Board is responsible for overseeing sustainability matters relevant to Matson’s business, including ESG initiatives. The Board’s role is to set the “tone at the top” and help create an environment of integrity and accountability. It sets expectations designed to cascade down through Matson’s internal ESG governance structure and focus the appropriate levels of our organization on managing important ESG matters. In addition, we’ve integrated relevant ESG considerations into how we identify and stay ahead of enterprise-level risks.

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Board of Directors

Matson’s Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing our ESG strategy, including our approach to climate change and climate adaptation planning; human capital management; diversity, equity and inclusion; regulatory compliance; health and safety; cyber and information security; and community giving.

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For more information on Matson’s Board governance and composition, please see our 2023 Proxy Statement.


Ethics and Code of Conduct

Our commitment to operating with integrity starts with our ethics and compliance program. We set high standards of ethical conduct and provide guidance and training to employees so they know what is expected and how to speak up should they encounter inappropriate conduct. The Audit Committee oversees our ethics and compliance programs.

Matson’s Code of Conduct and other policies cover a range of topics, including how to prevent and address instances of corruption; conflicts of interest; fraud; money laundering; violations of antitrust law and anti-competitive practices; as well as guidance on appropriate gifts and travel. We require all employees – including directors, executive officers, contractors and business partners – to adhere to our Code.

Matson encourages and facilitates immediate reporting of any violation – or possible violation – of the law, the Code of Conduct or Matson policies to the Human Resources department, supervisors or any member of the Corporate Compliance Committee. The Company also provides a system for anonymous reporting online or by calling the Matson Ethics Hotline. The Hotline is a toll-free number that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is staffed by an independent third-party provider.

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Cybersecurity

Data is an important part of our business – from vessel routing software to logistics brokerage systems. These systems make our business efficient, but they also come with certain risks to vessel and terminal operations. Protecting this proprietary and confidential information and our stakeholders’ trust is paramount. Matson IT, Internal Audit and Risk Management teams help to identify and assess cyber and information security threats and vulnerabilities, and establish the right business systems, preventive controls and risk mitigation strategies.

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