Operating with integrity
We always strive to operate with the highest degree of integrity and expect the same from all our businesses, employees, contractors and suppliers.
Corporate Governance
The Atlas Arteria boards determine the corporate governance arrangements for Atlas Arteria with regard to what they consider to be in the long-term interests of Atlas Arteria and its security holders, and consistent with its responsibilities to other stakeholders including the communities in which our assets operate.
View Atlas Arteria's various corporate governance documents by expanding the boxes below.
- Atlas Arteria - People and Remuneration Committee Charter
- Atlas Arteria - Nomination and Governance Committee Charter
- Atlas Arteria - Audit and Risk Committee Charter
- Atlas Arteria - Safety and Sustainability Committee Charter
- Anti Bribery and Corruption Policy
- Auditor Independence Policy
- Candidate Privacy Notice (AUS)
- Candidate Privacy Notice (EU)
- Code of Conduct
- Conflicts of Interest (Directors) Policy (ATLAX)
- Conflicts of Interest (Directors) Policy (ATLIX)
- Continuous Disclosure Policy
- Diversity and Belonging Policy
- Sustainability Policy
- External Communications Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Securities Trading (Windows) Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Vision & Values Statement
- Whistleblower Policy
- Work Health and Safety Policy
- Human Rights Commitment Statement (2024)
Operating with integrity
We always strive to operate with the highest degree of integrity and expect the same from all our businesses, employees, contractors and suppliers.
Our Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct outline our expectations of our employees, contractors and suppliers and are aligned with our STEER values. We hold our suppliers to our high standards and expect them to require the same of their own suppliers, agents, contractors and sub-contractors.
We use a digital screening platform to screen our major suppliers and those of our wholly owned businesses to prevent any incidences of modern slavery or human rights abuse in our supply chain. The same software enables us to also screen for potential sustainability controversies. These cover a myriad of topics from health and safety, to diversity, to GHG emissions performance to anti-bribery and corruption. This helps us ensure that we are working with suppliers who share our operating values
We commit to always operating within the laws of all jurisdictions in which we do business. We also have a robust framework to deter and prevent bribery and corruption. Our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy prohibits the actual or attempted use of any form of bribery or corruption, either directly or indirectly, on Atlas Arteria’s behalf to advance its business interests or those of its associates. We also hold our suppliers to these standards.
Anyone who notices any behaviour that is in breach of our Code of Conduct, our other policies, or is unlawful, unethical,
or improper, is encouraged to report it via appropriate channels. We foster a culture in which people can feel confident and
supported to speak up – either anonymously or on an identified basis – free from recrimination.
Respecting and upholding human rights
Atlas Arteria recognises inherent dignity and equal rights are fundamental for every individual. As a responsible member of the global business community, we are steadfast in our commitment to upholding and respecting internationally recognised human rights across all facets of our operations, supply chains and business relationships.
In 2024, we published our Human Rights Commitment Statement, in alignment with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We also published our fourth Modern Slavery Statement, which was submitted to the Modern Slavery Statement Register for the first time. Pleasingly the statement received an A rating in the Monash University Modern Slavery Statement Quality Ratings for the second consecutive year.
Our approach to human rights due diligence in our supply chains
Supplier due diligence and engagements
Our due diligence and supplier engagement process follows the ‘Know Your Suppliers’ framework based on the United Nations Guiding Principles’ guidelines: Atlas Arteria’s controlled subsidiaries operate under the guidance and management of their respective local executive teams. They have implemented measures to evaluate the risks associated with human rights violations, such as modern slavery, in their operations and supply chains. Although practices may differ between businesses, our aim is to achieve standardisation of practices and processes throughout our operations.
Atlas Arteria utilises an internal audit process, provided by an external party, to provide independent assurance over the control and management of its key risks. Internal Audit projects are conducted in accordance with the Annual Internal Audit Plan which is approved by Atlas Arteria’s Audit and Risk Committee each year. As part of the 2023 Internal Audit Plan, an internal audit review of cybersecurity practices was completed across our Corporate offices. The scope of the audit included a maturity assessment against the auditor’s framework aligned with industry standards including from International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 27001/2, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies (COBIT).
The 2024 Internal Audit Plan included the same review across our wholly and majority-owned businesses. The review, completed in early 2024, found that each of the businesses demonstrated strong awareness of the importance of implementing effective technology and process controls to manage and mitigate their cybersecurity risks, and a willingness to apply a continuous improvement approach to strengthening cybersecurity controls.
Recommendations were identified for each business, outlining opportunities to implement additional prevention practices and enhance response preparedness.
