The CCRO is an independent non-profit corporation of member companies, founded in 2002 and dedicated to encouraging the use of best practices to support the financial health and effectiveness of both energy companies and our energy industry overall. Our member companies are continuously improving themselves and the energy industry through CCRO development, publication, promotion, and training, all regarding these shared best practices. Because the CCRO is a company membership organization and the issues we address are so very diverse, many functionaries from our member companies are involved not just Chief Risk Officers. Participants in CCRO activities typically include the professions of risk, treasury, finance, audit, compliance and accounting, to name a few. Our membership companies are as diverse as our industry, ranging from major oil companies and the largest utilities to merchant trading companies and power system operators. Regardless, all share the same need for clear guidance on new methods and tools to establish a strong foundation for future growth in this industry. We view this as an opportunity to establish industry practices to benefit market participants, investors, and ultimately consumers.