ESG

environmental sustainability

Aviation Systems Group is committed to making a positive impact on the environment. We are actively seeking to reduce our carbon emissions and leave a smaller footprint on the world.

ESG

we care

As a fast-growing managed services provider for both professional services and for unmanned aviation, Aviation Systems Group (ASG) is committed to the protection of the environment, prevention of pollutions and taking climate action for our planet.

In early 2023, we embarked on the formal journey towards ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification, firmly committing ourselves towards conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner. ASG’s dedication to environmental sustainability extends beyond our business, being at the local and national level.

asg carbon plan

ESG

reducing our carbon footprint

Working with Seedling Earth ASG has produced a Carbon Reduction Plan detailing our current carbon emissions and how we plan to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050. We have set this target in accordance with the SBTi's Corporate Net Zero.
ASG Carbon Reduction Plan - PPN 06/21 Compliant

In addition, ASG is a proud member of the SME Climate Hub, a platform and rich resource for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

As of August 2023 we have taken a significant step by pledging our support for Make it Wild, a well renowned tree planting scheme in the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, recognised for its outstanding contributions to sustainability. Tree planting is but one facet of our long-term climate solution strategy, and we’ve made a start in our journey by annually voluntarily offsetting 22 tonnes of CO2e while actively making space for nature and supporting biodiversity. This dedication offsets the amount of carbon ASG produces through its operations, making us officially carbon neutral.

ESG

protecting our future

ASG goes beyond lip service when it comes to environmental responsibility. We work hard with suppliers to ensure a sustainability-centric approach. Our overarching mission is to enhance our business presence by promoting positive change through meticulous supplier selection and strict standards. This ethos creates a business culture in which environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) stakeholders are not just involved but actively engaged and empowered in improving their personal and collective environmental sustainability practices.

Furthermore, ASG is committed to fostering environmentally-friendly behaviours among our employees. We do this internally through annual Environmental Awareness Training, a cycle to work scheme, and the establishment of an internal Environmental Sustainability Working Group (ESWG) to drive environmental initiatives and sustainability awareness throughout our organisation.  At ASG, we believe that by taking action today, we can create a more sustainable and resilient future for our environment.

aviation systems group (asg) Environmental, social and governance (esg)

environmental, social and governance strategy

esg policy commitment

measuring and reporting

The ASG Board of directors will regularly review, measure and report to stakeholders at suitable intervals on the Company’s progress in implementing its ESG strategy and policy. This will include:

• Adding ESG objectives to the current company objectives reporting cycle

• Making ESG a mandatory agenda item for the Board Monthly Management Operations Meeting

• Annually updating the company website with the ASG ESG Policy statement

• ESG compliance to the supplier preferred supplier selection process

• Confirming ESG awareness as part of the employee induction and, where relevant, contractor on-boarding process.

esg objectives and framework

Having carried out a thorough ESG audit, ASG has identified its priority areas and set out its ESG objectives.

It will implement an ESG framework based on these priorities through new policies, processes and practices relevant to the Company’s size and sector.

esg policies

ASG has implemented new ESG policies, processes and practices ASG will including an ESG policy which incorporates the Company’s priority ESG areas and ESG objectives.

This can be found below at the 'ESG Policy Commitment' link.

policy statement

environmental sustainability policy statement

As an office we know that we generate waste products. However, as we strive for excellence in every aspect of our business, we are committed to minimising the environmental impacts of the business operation.

ASG will ensure so far as it is reasonably practicable that its operations will be carried out with a commitment to the protection of the environment, prevention of pollutions and taking climate action for our planet.

The context to ASG’s environmental aims includes the following:

The policy will be delivered using an environmental management system ISO14001 and identified and relevant environment and sustainability regulation.

• By encouraging energy and water efficient practices to reduce carbon emissions and water consumption ASG aims to achieve its ambition to be carbon neutral by 2050.

• By considering waste as a resource, recognising its value, encouraging prevention and reduction, reuse of resources prior to recycling or disposal and joining with procurement activities to ensure assets are used to their fullest extent and aim to develop and deliver the Circular Economy principles.

• Aim to continuously improve our environmental performance particularly with regards to our establishing and following a waste disposal hierarchy. This includes but is not limited to:

• Where possible we will use recycled or ecologically friendly paper.

• Will we aim to reduce single-use plastic water bottles, by encouraging people to bring their own bottles and/or providing water and drinking glasses on site.

• We will use ‘waste’ paper for notepads unless confidentiality may be compromised.

• Reduce our consumption of resources and improve the efficiency of those resources by printing double sided where practicable.

• Recycle all paper products, ink or toner cartridges.

• Recycle batteries where possible.

• Comply as a minimum with all relevant environmental legislation as well as other environmental requirements.

• Engaging with our employees and local organisations to develop resilient partnerships that enhance the community and local economy.

• By reducing our transport and emissions footprint from all forms of transport including commuting, fleet management, business travel and deliveries.

• By encouraging and embedding sustainable and life-cycle considerations into ASG procurement decisions.

• By putting in place appropriate controls delivered via our Management System, to prevent pollution and work to reduce emissions and discharges to air, land and water.

• This Environmental Policy Statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The management team endorses these policy statements and is fully committed to their implementation.