The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) hosted a series of forums to explore whether changes to Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation’s (PG&E collectively) corporate governance, management, structure, and ownership are needed to ensure the safe provision of electric and gas service to Northern Californians. The first two forums were held on April 15 and April 26, 2019.
As part of the public discussion on PG&E’s safety culture in CPUC proceeding I.15-08-019, these forums examined the thesis that changes to PG&E’s governance and management are necessary for the safe operation of PG&E.
Partner Susan Mac Cormac was a panelist on the “Impact of Corporate Governance on Corporate Culture, including Safety Culture” panel during the first forum. She was joined by prominent industry speakers and panelists who addressed corporate safety culture, PG&E’s safety culture, corporate governance models impact on safety, accountability, and alternative governance models.