Other risks

Information on other risks such as health and safety, environmental, organised crime.

As well as tax risks, robust assurance practices can contribute to managing other supply chain risks.

This might include health and safety risks — where sub-standard work, inadequate training or access to guidance might result in harm to workers and others.

Effective assurance practices can also help you manage environmental risks — where suppliers may expose your business through:

  • non-compliance with landfill tax legislation
  • illegal and irresponsible disposal of waste
  • operating in a way that contravenes your environmental policies
  • using or producing sub-standard materials
  • sourcing materials irresponsibly or illegally

Effective assurance practices can also help you manage risks posed by organised crime, including:

  • illegal workers
  • modern slavery and exploitation
  • bribery and corruption issues
  • illegal waste disposal - waste crime
  • health and safety breaches