Corporate Governance Overview
Republic Services leads the industry by setting high standards for corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and sustainability extends to our corporate governance framework, creating long-term value for our stakeholders.
Committee Composition
Below is a summary of our committee structure and membership information. To read more about any of the committees, click on committee names in the chart below.
| Director Name | Audit Committee | Finance Committee | Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | Talent & Compensation Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomago Collins | member of Audit Committee | chairperson of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | |||
| Michael A. Duffy | member of Audit Committee | member of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | |||
| Thomas W. Handley | member of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | chairperson of Talent & Compensation Committee | |||
| Jennifer M. Kirk Financial Expert | chairperson of Audit Committee | member of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | |||
| Michael Larson | member of Finance Committee | chairperson of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | member of Talent & Compensation Committee | ||
| N. Thomas Linebarger Financial Expert | member of Audit Committee | member of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | |||
| Meg Reynolds Financial Expert | member of Audit Committee | member of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | |||
| James P. Snee | chairperson of Finance Committee | member of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | member of Talent & Compensation Committee | ||
| Brian S. Tyler | member of Finance Committee | member of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | member of Talent & Compensation Committee | ||
| Sandra M. Volpe | member of Finance Committee | member of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | member of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Committee | ||
| Katharine B. Weymouth | member of Audit Committee | member of Finance Committee | member of Talent & Compensation Committee |
Committee Charters
Governance Documents
Political Contributions Policy
Our political contributions policy and procedures allow us to contribute to qualified candidates for federal, state or local office or to committees that support public policies that support our business and industry. We make direct corporate contributions in states where they are authorized by law. We also maintain an employee-funded political action committee that makes political contributions. Employees are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations that govern political contributions and regulate corporate participation in public and governmental affairs.