Biosecurity Governance for Boards
Protecting your business, New Zealand's natural environment, its economy and our way of life. A five-part programme for directors, built on the Pledge's guidance for boards.
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potential cost of a foot-and-mouth outbreak, over four to five years
areas in the Director's Checklist
core principles for boards in the oversight of biosecurity risk
An organisation-wide risk that belongs on the board agenda
Directors have an obligation to be aware of all types of risks to a business and to ensure they are appropriately managed. Boards should approach biosecurity as an organisation-wide risk management issue as well as an operational one.
No one wants to sit on the board of an organisation importing goods in a container, or using a ship, found to be the source of a biosecurity incursion that shuts down other businesses or an entire sector.
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Five modules, built on the Pledge guidance for boards
Tap a module to see what it covers. The last one leaves you with a readiness picture to take into your next board meeting.
Boards and directors have a crucial role in driving biosecurity excellence to ensure the long-term sustainability of their organisations, industries and the economy.Peter McBride, Chairman, Fonterra Co-operative Group
Common questions
How does biosecurity sit alongside our other governance risks?
The Pledge guidance places biosecurity alongside health and safety and food safety as part of good business risk management, with potentially similar levels of legal liability for companies and directors. It does not cover specific requirements under the Biosecurity Act 1993. For compliance questions, seek independent advice or speak to the regulator, Biosecurity New Zealand.
Is it specific to New Zealand?
Yes. It follows the Biosecurity Business Pledge's guidance for New Zealand boards, and the regulator it refers you to is Biosecurity New Zealand.
Who should take this?
Board directors, chairs, trustees and governance professionals who have an obligation to be aware of the risks to their business and to ensure they are appropriately managed.
Do I get a certificate?
No. The Pledge does not verify a credential or certificate. When you finish you get practical tools and questions to bring biosecurity into your strategic and operational thinking.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The course is free for every learner.
CEO Guide to Managing Biosecurity Risk
For chief executives and senior leaders who manage the risk day to day. Free, and built on the same Pledge guidance.
View the CEO GuideDisclaimer. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, the Biosecurity Business Pledge Steering Group does not accept any responsibility or liability for any error of fact, omission, interpretation or opinion that may be present, nor for the consequences of any decisions based on this information. Any view or opinion expressed does not necessarily represent the view of the Biosecurity Business Pledge Steering Group.
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Five modules built on the Biosecurity Business Pledge guidance for boards. Work through them at your own pace and finish with a readiness picture for your next board meeting.
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