Governance

Corporate Governance

CF Industries is committed to implementing sound corporate governance practices that enhance the effectiveness of our Board and management, and engaging with our shareholders on matters of corporate governance.

  • 9 of 10 Directors are Independent
  • Independent Chairman of the Board and Separate Chief Executive Officer
  • Declassified Board, Members Elected Annually for One-Year Term
  • Consider Diversity in Identifying Nominees for Director; Women Comprise 20% of the Board
  • Majority Voting for Directors in Uncontested Elections
  • Proxy Access
  • Policy on Adoption of a Stockholder Rights Plan
  • Independent Directors Meet Regularly in Executive Session
  • Stock Ownership Requirements for Directors and Executive Officers
  • Annual Board and Committee Self-Evaluations
  • Stockholder Ability to Call Special Meeting
  • No Supermajority Voting Provisions in Charter or Bylaws
  • Publish an Annual Sustainability Report and Report Twice Per Year on the Company's Political Contributions