Brookfield’s renewable energy operations meet or exceed sustainability standards set by industry groups such as the U.S. Low Impact Hydropower Institute and the Canadian Electricity Association. In 2013, the London-based Climate Bond Institute designated a $440 million wind farm debt offering from one of our subsidiaries as a “green bond” issue in the Canadian fixed income market, and called this a “significant breakthrough” in climate mitigation. 

## Infrastructure 

Our $29 billion infrastructure portfolio includes 3.8 million acres of timberlands under management in North and South America and 580,000 acres of farmland in Brazil. These trees and crops offset greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and storing carbon dioxide and are a truly renewable resource. In managing our timber and agriculture assets, we incorporate sustainable harvesting practices, along with our own internal standards and regulations set down in government statutes in 14 states and provinces located in three countries. Our timber operations meet or exceed measures set under the U.S. Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI 2010-2014 Standard). 

## Community Engagement 

We encourage and support a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism among our employees and around the world. Brookfield and its people contribute to their communities. The commitment shows in everyday activities in support of charities, and in exceptional contributions during times of need, such as donations to the recovery efforts following the typhoon in the Philippines in 2013. 

All of our employees are encouraged to participate in community activities and fund raising, and our executives hold leadership positions on the boards and capital campaigns at major charities and public institutions, such as hospitals and universities. Our Brookfield Partners Foundation supports health care, education and cultural initiatives. In many cases, the company matches charitable donations by employees. 

Our arts and events program, Arts Brookfield, has been in operation for 25 years and staged more than 400 events in 2013, including concerts, exhibitions and public art installations. These programs are offered free to the public and staged in public spaces at our flagship properties in North and South America, Australia and Europe. 

## An Ongoing Commitment 

We are proud of our track record for leadership in corporate social responsibility, but we recognize that can always do more. Looking ahead, we will strive to improve our approach to sustainable growth and community engagement. We look forward to reporting on our performance in years to come. 

## Brookfield’s Commitment to Corporate Governance 

On behalf of all shareholders, the Board of Directors and management of the Corporation are committed to excellence in corporate governance at all levels of the organization. We believe the Corporation’s directors are well equipped to represent the interests of the Corporation and its shareholders, with an independent chair leading a board that features global business experience and proven governance skills. We continually strive to ensure that we have sound governance practices to maintain investor confidence. We constantly review our approach to governance in relation to evolving legislation, guidelines and best practices. Our Board of Directors is of the view that our corporate governance policies and practices and our disclosure in this regard are appropriate, effective and consistent with the guidelines established by Canadian and U.S. securities regulators. 

Our Board of Directors believes that communication with shareholders is a critical element of good governance and the board encourages all shareholders to express their views, including by way of an advisory shareholder resolution on executive compensation which is voted on annually by holders of Class A shares. 

The Corporation outlines its commitment to good governance in the Statement of Corporate Governance Practices (the Statement) that is published each year in the Corporation’s Management Information Circular and mailed to shareholders who request it. The Statement is also available on our website, www.brookfield.com, at “About Brookfield/Corporate Governance.” 

Shareholders can also access the following documents that outline our approach to governance on our website: the Board of Directors Charter, the Charter of Expectations for Directors, the Charters of the Board’s four Standing Committees (Audit, Governance and Nominating, Management Resources and Compensation and Risk Management), Board Position Descriptions, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Corporate Disclosure Policy. 

