Risk management

To ensure robust and effective risk management systems are in place and operating effectively, the Board, through the Audit and Risk Committee, determines the risk profile for the company, ensures that business initiatives are consistent with its risk appetite, reviews the controls and systems in place to continually mitigate risk, and oversees reporting and compliance requirements.

RISK MANAGEMENT

A Risk Management Framework has been implemented, consistent with each element of the Australian Risk Management Standard AS/NZS3100:2018. Key elements of the framework cover business process, financial, human resources, information, property, environmental, health and safety and insurable risks. Brickworks’ Board has adopted a Risk Management Framework that identifies risk tolerance and risk appetite for the Group, and then considers how each identified risk is placed within that framework.

That framework involves assessment of the likelihood of an event occurring, the potential impact of each event, and the controls and processes in place to continually mitigate each risk.

Risk management is a priority for senior management. Details of risk management and the significant risks that may impact the achievement of the Group’s business strategies and financial prospects are included in the Brickworks FY19 Annual Report and the Corporate Governance Statement which can be downloaded from www.brickworks.com.au p About Us p Corporate Governance.

RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT – MODERN SLAVERY AND SUPPLY CHAIN

Brickworks is committed to working collaboratively with our partners and suppliers to ensure business is conducted in an honest and ethical manner. This includes identifying and addressing modern slavery and human rights risks throughout our business and supply chain. New reporting frameworks and requirements to disclose risks of modern slavery in supply chains include the Federal Modern Slavery Act with came into effect in 2019 with initial reporting starting in 2020, and the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (NSW) which is expected to come into force at a future date. Brickworks has engaged consultants to review all proposed legislative requirements and provide updates for any proposed changes or harmonisation.

During FY20, Brickworks will engage experts in the field to undertake a review of current processes, and provide recommendations. This will help us work towards a risk robust assessment process, a Modern Slavery roadmap and reporting statement.

Our goal for FY20 is to form a sustainable supply chain working group, engaging stakeholders from across the business, to better understand the risks within our procurement categories and countries of supply. Members of the working group will help increase awareness of Modern Slavery risks and the legislative requirements across our business. The working group will outline steps towards a robust risk assessment, a modern slavery roadmap and a reporting statement.