Governance B - Role of Management

Describe management's role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities:

 The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)/Environment, Social Governance (ESG) Committee consists of members from the Legal, Finance, Workplace, Marketing, Engineering, Global Operations, HR, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain departments. This committee manages and implements the CSR program, its policies and initiatives, of which climate action is a priority. This group meets monthly to provide accurate, cogent and concise reporting on our CSR activities.

The ESG Council consists of the Senior VP and General Counsel, Senior VP of Human Resources (HR), Senior VP of Global Operations, and a cross-departmental Advisory Council which includes leadership members from Legal, Finance, Workplace and Marketing. Members of the ESG Council meet quarterly. Responsibilities of the ESG Council include reviewing and approving policies, strategies, climate-related targets, and funding activities associated with implementing aspects of our CSR program. The ESG Council is also responsible for monitoring internal and external trends to identify potential risks that could have a material impact on our business.

The CSR/ESG Committee consists of members from the Legal, Finance, Workplace, Marketing, Engineering, Global Operations, HR, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain departments. This committee manages and implements the CSR program, its policies and initiatives, of which climate action is a priority. This group meets monthly to provide accurate, cogent and concise reporting on our CSR activities. The CSR/ESG Committee is also responsible for developing and presenting an annual CSR work plan.

Rambus's CEO maintains overall responsibility for the CSR programs.