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Risk and Risk Management

The Board recognises that the appropriate management of risk is key to the delivery of the Group’s strategic objectives and the continued delivery of superior returns for all of our stakeholders.

we actively capitalise on the opportunities impacting our industry to ensure that the Group remains well positioned to deliver on the evolving needs of our customers. Our diversified business model means that we have low operational leverage with no single contract material to the Group. This enables us to take on a level of financial leverage in expanding the business. As a leading international transport company, however, the Group is exposed to an evolving landscape of risks, whether industry-wide or more specific to the Group, which could potentially impact performance or reputation negatively as well as positively

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Risk management framework

 
The effective management of risk is embedded in many ways in day-to-day management activities, for example the usage of very granular, detailed KPI tracking in monthly divisional reports, or robust due diligence on acquisitions. This is the ‘first line’ of the Group’s risk management structure where internal control and risk management processes are based on the accepted ‘three lines of defence’ model, summarised below.
 

Defence

Responsibility

Actions

Oversight Board
  • Sets strategic objectives
  • Determines overall risk culture and appetite
  • Establishes organisational structure with defined lines of responsibility, delegated authorities and clear operating processes
  • Reviews and approves Group Risk Register, Risk Appetite Statement and Emerging Risk Register, two or three times annually
Third line Audit Committee/Group internal audit
  • Provides reasonable assurance that systems of risk management, internal control and governance are effective
  • Conduct ‘deep dive’ reviews of divisional risk registers, or specific Group risks
Second line

Group Executive Committee

Group functions including Risk

  • Support divisions with ‘first line’ responsibilities
  • Coordinate and report on Group-level risks
  • Build risk capability and understanding
First line

Divisional Executive Committees

Divisional management

  • Identify, assess and report key risks
  • Regularly review and update divisional risk registers
  • Implement risk mitigation plans

Risk Appetite

 

The Board recognises that continuing to deliver superior returns for shareholders and other stakeholders is dependent upon accepting a level of risk. Our risk appetite sets out how we balance risk and opportunity in pursuit of our strategic objectives.
 

Zero Tolerance

The Group has zero tolerance for risk which may impact:

  • The safety of our employees, customers or the general public
  • Our reputation and brand −
  • Our legal and regulatory compliance

Core business / Operational Excellence

Technology

Strategic Growth / M&A

The Group has low tolerance for risk in its core operations.

The Group accepts a moderate level of risk in investing in and adopting technologies that will enhance customer service or improve operational and safety performance.

The Group accepts a moderate level of risk in pursuing new opportunities, including potential new markets.

Principal risks and uncertainties

  • Principal risks and uncertainties (0.5 Mb PDF)
National Express Group

National Express Group is a leading public transport operator with bus, coach and rail services in the UK, Continental Europe, North Africa, North America and the Middle East. Passengers made 938 million journeys on our services in 2019.

National Express Group PLC is a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is National Express House, Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6DD. Registered No: 2590560.

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