JP Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity. More about JP Morgan Chase & Co
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Corporate Responsibility
At JP Morgan Chase, we believe that being profitable and doing good works for the people and the world around us aren't exclusive of each other; they're integrated goals. When our business is strong and well governed, we're in a better position to translate positive financial results into sustainable community and environmental efforts that benefit everyone. This is the essence of corporate responsibility. Every day, we strive to make our firm a good corporate citizen -- and the most respected financial-services institution in the world.
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At JP Morgan Chase, we believe that being profitable and doing good works for the people and the world around us aren't exclusive of each other; they're integrated goals. When our business is strong and well governed, we're in a better position to translate positive financial results into sustainable community and environmental efforts that benefit everyone. This is the essence of corporate responsibility. Every day, we strive to make our firm a good corporate citizen -- and the most respected financial-services institution in the world.
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Charter of the Public Responsibility Committee
Mission
The Public Responsibility Committee reviews and considers the firm's position and practices on charitable contributions, community development, legislation, protection of the environment, shareholder proposals involving issues of public interest and public responsibility and other similar issues as to which JP Morgan Chase relates to the community at large, and provides guidance to management and the Board as appropriate.Authorities and responsibilities
In furtherance of its mission, the committee shall, to the extent not considered by other committees:- Review strategy and budget with respect to charitable contributions and projects undertaken to improve the communities served by the firm.
- Review the community reinvestment activities of the firm, including the firm's progress under community development programs.
- Reviews mortgage lending activities of the firm in light of the firm's obligations under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
- Review legislative developments of significance to the firm.
- Reviews the environmentally-related policies and activities of the firm.
- Review shareholder proposals involving issues of public interest and public responsibility.
The Public Responsibility Committee shall review, at least annually, the committee's charter and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval. The Public Responsibility Committee shall prepare, and report to the Board the results of, an annual performance evaluation of the committee, which shall compare the performance of the committee with the requirements of this charter.
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