Page 46 - MIC 2014 - English

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Leadership on Policy and Industry Issues

2013 Goals
2013 Performance Summary
................................................................................
Over the course of 2013, Mr. Williams worked diligently to engage with a wide • Continue to strengthen Suncor’s
variety of stakeholders, including government stakeholders, Aboriginal relationships with government at
communities and environmental organizations.
provincial, federal and international

Mr. Williams’ efforts included further developing capacity in government relations levels where Suncor has investments.
................................................................................
to strengthen the company’s relationships with federal and provincial governments. • Continue to take a lead role on oil

He interacted with key senior elected officials and oversaw progress on a series of sands reputation to maintain social
key files for the company, including royalties, market access and greenhouse gas licence to grow.
and tailings public policy, among others. He also continues to maintain and

enhance his relationships with industry peers through the Oil Sands CEO Council, 2013 Performance Highlights
the Canadian Council for Chief Executives and other organizations.
................................................................................
• Government relations capacity
Mr. Williams has been a leading force in the industry and has been focused on enhanced. Ongoing interactions with
maintaining and enhancing Suncor’s and the industry’s reputation. In addition to
meeting with a range of stakeholder groups, Mr. Williams has ensured that Suncor government on key files.
................................................................................

has had a significant voice on issues or initiatives being advanced by industry • Industry collaboration advanced
associations. He continues to be approached for his opinions on regulatory policy, through Oil Sands CEO Council,
market access, industry competitiveness, energy literacy and conservation, Canadian Association of Petroleum
innovation and carbon management.
Producers and Canada’s Oil Sands

The Board recognizes Mr. Williams’ willingness to engage with the media, leading Innovation Alliance.
................................................................................

among all Canadian energy CEOs on share of voice in terms of environment, • Relationships maintained and
financial, market access and technology stories. Mr. Williams also personally enhanced with stakeholders.
delivered over 25 speeches to diverse and influential audiences both nationally and ................................................................................
internationally. He also attended or hosted a range of influencer events with • Delivered over 25 speeches to
national and international audiences.
elected leaders.
................................................................................
Mr. Williams was recognized in 2013 as top Canadian CEO in an employee rating • Led all Canadian energy CEOs on
share of voice in media on
survey by job and career website Glassdoor.
environment, financial, market access
Mr. Williams also oversaw the development and implementation of a national and technology stories.
television, online and print campaign aimed at further introducing Suncor to ................................................................................
Canadians and inviting them to join in conversations about energy, the economy, • Launch of whatyescando multi-
social well-being and the environment.
platform brand campaign.

44 SUNCOR ENERGY INC. MANAGEMENT PROXY CIRCULAR 2014