Skip to content
Global mobility leader will strengthen supplier risk management and modern slavery due diligence using Ethixbase360’s Instant Due Diligence (IDD), Premium Corporate Data, Ongoing Monitoring and Modern Slavery Supply Chain Risk Assessment capabilities.
SYDNEY – 10 November 2026 – Ethixbase360, a global leader in third-party risk management, today announced that Avis Budget Group has selected its platform to strengthen supplier risk management across its APAC operations.
Serving customers through the Avis, Budget and Apex brands in approximately 180 countries, Avis Budget Group relies on a diverse network of suppliers and business partners to support its operations. The implementation will initially assess and continuously monitor Avis Budget Group’s 250 highest-risk supplier relationships across APAC, establishing a scalable, risk-based framework for managing a supplier ecosystem of more than 5,000 suppliers and helping the organization focus resources where risk is greatest.
The engagement will strengthen governance, improve visibility into supplier risk, support responsible sourcing, and help build a more scalable, evidence-based approach to modern slavery and human rights due diligence as regulatory expectations continue to evolve.
Following a competitive evaluation of leading third-party risk management platforms, Avis Budget Group selected Ethixbase360 for its comprehensive, configurable approach to supplier risk management. The implementation includes Instant Due Diligence (IDD), Premium Corporate Data, Ongoing Monitoring and Modern Slavery Supply Chain Risk Assessment, providing a centralized platform to identify, prioritize, assess and continuously monitor supplier risk throughout the supplier lifecycle.
By combining expert-led due diligence, verified corporate ownership intelligence, continuous monitoring and targeted modern slavery supply chain risk assessments, Ethixbase360 enables organizations to focus resources where risk is greatest while maintaining a clear audit trail to support regulatory reporting.
The engagement comes as Australia considers significant reforms to its modern slavery framework. In August 2026, the Australian Government launched a consultation on a proposed criminal offence for large organizations that fail to prevent modern slavery in their operations and supply chains, subject to a reasonable steps defence. More recently, Australia’s Anti-Slavery Commissioner published a proposed framework calling for stronger risk-based due diligence obligations, greater accountability and more effective enforcement.
Together, these developments reflect growing expectations for organizations to move beyond disclosure and demonstrate how modern slavery risks are identified, assessed and addressed throughout their supply chains.
“Organizations are increasingly expected to demonstrate not just that they have a modern slavery programme, but how supplier risks are identified, prioritized and managed over time,” said Simon Wardle, CEO of Ethixbase360. “That requires a structured, risk-based approach supported by continuous monitoring and clear documentation. We’re proud to support Avis Budget Group as it strengthens its third-party risk management programme.”
“With more than 5,000 suppliers across APAC, we wanted a practical and scalable way to identify and prioritize the suppliers presenting the greatest potential risk and strengthen our approach to modern slavery due diligence,” said Philip van den Heever – Head of Legal, APAC, Avis Budget Group. “Ethixbase360 provides the visibility, structured workflows and ongoing monitoring capabilities needed to build a more robust, evidence-based supplier risk management programme.”
The collaboration reflects growing demand among multinational organizations for integrated third-party risk management solutions that support continuous monitoring, evidence-based due diligence and regulatory accountability. It also reinforces Ethixbase360’s continued momentum in helping organizations manage risks across anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, modern slavery, human rights, ESG, cybersecurity and reputational risk.
Ethixbase360 recently hosted a webinar examining the implications of Australia’s proposed modern slavery reforms and New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill. The discussion covered the latest legislative developments across both jurisdictions and offered practical guidance for organisations looking to strengthen their modern slavery and human rights due diligence programmes. Listen here: Understanding New Zealand’s Modern Slavery Bill: Local and Global Implications – Ethixbase360
About Avis Budget Group
Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, operating the Avis, Budget and Apex brands, together with several regional brands. Through its brands and licensees, the company serves customers in approximately 180 countries worldwide.
About Ethixbase360
Ethixbase360 empowers confident third-party risk management through smart automation, expert-led due diligence, and responsive support. Our platform provides a single, connected view of global third-party risk, with insight and audit readiness built in. Designed to flex with risk and change, it adapts to shifting regulations and priorities, giving organizations control and the ability to respond at pace. Its proven configurability is backed by expert teams who bring human intelligence to every decision. Covering Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Modern Slavery, Human Rights, Cybersecurity, ESG and Reputational Risk, Ethixbase360 helps organizations stay resilient and agile, enabling faster decisions, greater value chain transparency and clarity in an increasingly complex risk landscape.
For more information, visit www.ethixbase360.com