Book a ticket Private hire Partner with us Menu Home About us Corporate governance Audit, risk and internal control Audit, risk and internal control Audit The Company engages external auditors to audit the Group’s annual financial statements. The Company also has an internal audit function to act as the third line of defence in ensuring the effectiveness of the Company’s system of internal controls. Risk The Board is responsible for the effective management of Group risk, including by: Considering and approving the Group’s risk appetite; Reviewing the Group’s principal risks and approving the Group’s principal risk register; and Reviewing the Group’s emerging risks and approving the Group’s emerging risk register. Please see here for the Group’s management of risk Internal control The Company has a system of internal control which is based on a three lines of defence model which is comprised of a number of features as illustrated below: Audit Committee The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the effectiveness of external and internal audit, management of risk and the system of internal control. More information about the Audit Committee can be found on our Committees page. Safety & Environment The Group also has: strong controls to ensure the safety of our workforce, passengers and other road users; and an environmental strategy and KPIs which are aimed at reducing our impact on the environment. Safety & Environment Committee The Safety & Environment Committee is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of these matters. More information about the Safety & Environment Committee can be found on our Committees page. Corporate Governance 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. QUICK LINKS National Express Foundation About us Sustainability Investors Media Careers CUSTOMERS Contact us © National Express Group PLC 2021. All rights reserved. Site Map Modern Slavery Statement Tax policy Privacy centre Cookie policy Cookies Settings We use cookies to optimise our website's functionality, to create more valuable experiences for you, and to keep our site secure. By clicking on the “Accept All Cookies” button, you consent to our use of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time in “Cookie Settings”. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies