Brookfield’s renewable energy operations meet or exceed sustainability standards set by industry groups such as the U.S. Low  Impact Hydropower Institute and the Canadian Electricity Association. In 2013, the London-based Climate Bond Institute  designated a $440 million wind farm debt offering from one of our subsidiaries as a “green bond” issue in the Canadian fixed  income market, and called this a “significant breakthrough” in climate mitigation. Our $29 billion infrastructure portfolio includes 3.8 million acres of timberlands under management in North and South America  and 580,000 acres of farmland in Brazil. These trees and crops offset greenhouse gas emissions by capturing and storing carbon  dioxide and are a truly renewable resource. In managing our timber and agriculture assets, we incorporate sustainable harvesting  practices, along with our own internal standards and regulations set down in government statutes in 14 states and provinces  located in three countries. Our timber operations meet or exceed measures set under the U.S. Sustainable Forestry Initiative®  (SFI 2010-2014 Standard). We encourage and support a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism among our employees and around the world. Brookfield  and its people contribute to their communities. The commitment shows in everyday activities in support of charities, and in  exceptional contributions during times of need, such as donations to the recovery efforts following the typhoon in the Philippines  in 2013. All of our employees are encouraged to participate in community activities and fund raising, and our executives hold leadership  positions on the boards and capital campaigns at major charities and public institutions, such as hospitals and universities. Our  Brookfield Partners Foundation supports health care, education and cultural initiatives. In many cases, the company matches  charitable donations by employees. Our arts and events program, Arts Brookfield, has been in operation for 25 years and staged more than 400 events in 2013,  including concerts, exhibitions and public art installations. These programs are offered free to the public and staged in public  spaces at our flagship properties in North and South America, Australia and Europe. We are proud of our track record for leadership in corporate social responsibility, but we recognize that can always do more.  Looking ahead, we will strive to improve our approach to sustainable growth and community engagement. We look forward to  reporting on our performance in years to come. On behalf of all shareholders, the Board of Directors and management of the Corporation are committed to excellence in  corporate governance at all levels of the organization. We believe the Corporation’s directors are well equipped to represent  the interests of the Corporation and its shareholders, with an independent chair leading a board that features global business  experience and proven governance skills. We continually strive to ensure that we have sound governance practices to maintain  investor confidence. We constantly review our approach to governance in relation to evolving legislation, guidelines and best  practices. Our Board of Directors is of the view that our corporate governance policies and practices and our disclosure in this  regard are appropriate, effective and consistent with the guidelines established by Canadian and U.S. securities regulators. Our Board of Directors believes that communication with shareholders is a critical element of good governance and the board  encourages all shareholders to express their views, including by way of an advisory shareholder resolution on executive  compensation which is voted on annually by holders of Class A shares. The Corporation outlines its commitment to good governance in the Statement of Corporate Governance Practices (the Statement)  that is published each year in the Corporation’s Management Information Circular and mailed to shareholders who request it.  The Statement is also available on our website, www.brookfield.com, at “About Brookfield/Corporate Governance.” Shareholders can also access the following documents that outline our approach to governance on our website: the Board of  Directors Charter, the Charter of Expectations for Directors, the Charters of the Board’s four Standing Committees (Audit,  Governance and Nominating, Management Resources and Compensation and Risk Management), Board Position Descriptions,  our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Corporate Disclosure Policy. 148 BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT  Brookfield’s Commitment to Corporate Governance  An Ongoing Commitment Community Engagement  Infrastructure