Risk appetite framework

The Board is responsible for determining the nature and extent of the risks it is willing to take in achieving our strategic objectives. Our Group risk appetite statement sets the tone from the top and supports decision making. The risk appetite framework provides qualitative and quantitative insight on risks and supports proactive mitigation planning.

Risk appetite

Rotork’s purpose, ‘Keeping the world flowing for future generations’, is embedded in the way we assess risks. We are committed to generating stakeholder value through innovation and sustainable growth and will only take considered risks that fulfil our strategic objectives and do not risk our values, financial stability or our resilience.

During 2024, the Board reviewed and updated the risk appetite to reflect changes to the nature of Rotork’s business and our operating environment.

The Board have also reviewed the application of risk appetite statements and preferences by monitoring the key risk indicators which are presented to the Board twice a year.

Core elements of the risk appetite: 

The following are considered the principal risks facing the Group and are the result of the robust, top down and bottom up risk assessment process previously described. It includes those risks that would threaten the Group's business model, future performance, solvency or liquidity. Further Details on how Rotork manages risk are set out on pages 67 to 77 of the Annual Report.