Harvey Norman Holdings Limited has outlined its principal ESG development, emphasizing its commitment to a lawful, ethical, and responsible corporate culture. The company has published a Statement of Values, a Code of Conduct, a Whistleblower Policy, and an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy on its Governance page, reinforcing its dedication to ethical behavior and compliance with applicable laws and standards.
Material actions and disclosures
The company has provided written statements to the Board certifying that the financial records of the Company have been properly maintained, and that the 2026 financial statements comply with appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company. The CEO and CFO have also certified that the risk management and internal compliance and control system of the Company is operating effectively in all material respects.
The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee responsible for reviewing and making recommendations in relation to the adequacy of the reporting processes and internal control framework, and ensuring that the financial statements provide a true and fair view of the position and performance of the entity.
The company has also established a Nomination Committee responsible for Board succession planning, induction and continuing development of each Director, development and implementation of a process for performance evaluation, the recruitment process for each new Director, appointment and re-election of Directors, and reviewing the time commitment of a Non-Executive Director.
The company has a Shareholder Communication Policy and a Share Trading Policy, ensuring effective communication with shareholders and compliance with continuous disclosure obligations under the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
The company has a Diversity Policy and a Board Diversity Policy, which support the commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels and recognizing the benefits and importance of diversity in the composition of the Board and Senior Executive team.
The company has a Sustainability Report in the 2026 Annual Report, detailing the Sustainability performance of the Company.
Forward commitments
The company aims to progress towards its measurable objectives having regard to the Board renewal cycle and the availability of suitably qualified candidates who satisfy the Threshold Appointment Criteria.
The company will continue to monitor and report on the progress of the Company in building a diverse and inclusive workforce through measuring and presenting insights on a range of metrics including gender identity of employees at all levels within the Company, gender identity of applicants to advertised positions and the gender identity of those appointed, and the different positions held by gender identity.