GOVERNANCE

The Codes of Ethics and Conduct of The Navigator Company set out the values, principles and rules of conduct to be observed internally, within the Company, and in relations with shareholders, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders, in its different aspects and forms.

The Navigator Company's underlying principles, in addition to those already detailed in the Code of Ethics and Conduct, are a total commitment to preventing corruption, a general and across-the-board ban on acts of corruption and related infractions, and the recognition and strengthening of the established culture of ethics and integrity, both in its direct relations with third parties and in the relations of its employees, in the performance of their duties, with third parties.

PRINCIPLES CONCERNING THE COMPOSITION OF CORPORATE BODIES AND MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

The Navigator Company recognises the benefits of diversity in its corporate bodies and management positions, particularly the Board of Directors, the Audit Board and managers, as a way of ensuring greater balance in its composition, enhancing the performance of each member and, altogether, of each body, improving the quality of decision-making processes and contributing to its sustainable development.
For the promotion of diversity within The Navigator Company, the Board of Directors accepts and recognises the following Diversity Principles as appropriate for the composition of the respective corporate bodies and management positions:

- Inclusion of members with distinct academic qualifications and professional experience in multiple areas, appropriate and relevant to the position to be held;

- Promotion of gender diversity;

- Inclusion of members of different ages, combining experience gained with new perspectives, and

- Inclusion of members with diverse geographical backgrounds or experiences.