Purpose

This policy defines the purpose, direction, principles and basic rules for environmental management of ADITS and Advanta Advisory.

Scope

This document is applied to all documents and records related to the IMS scope. Users of this document are all employees and relevant external parties related to ADITS and Advanta Advisory.

1. Policy

Policy Statement

ADITS and Advanta Advisory is committed to understanding and effectively managing and reducing environmental impacts related to our everyday business operations and to showing this commitment to our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. Finding the right balance between reducing environmental impacts and business benefit enables us to reduce our overall carbon footprint without hindering our ability to support our clients.

Across all departments, we consistently monitor our environmental impact and improve our management systems to ensure we maximise our ability to reduce our carbon footprint.

2. Aims

The aims of our environmental policies are to:

Remain committed to satisfying all applicable requirements concerning the environment, including:
- Comply with all legal requirements, including applicable codes of conduct and legislation.
- Comply with requirements of regulatory authorities, both internal and external.
- Comply with contractual requirements, both internal and external.
- Comply with industry best practices concerning quality controls.
Remain committed to protecting the environment
Remain committed to continuous improvement to increase our environmental management system’s effectiveness over time.
Exploration of new technologies with smaller environmental footprints and improvement of hazardous waste management, including e-waste
Decrease non-renewable energy consumption and replacement with renewable energy sources
Develop and maintain processes, procedures and automation that ensures we continue to decrease our environmental impact
Provide training to employees to ensure they are committed to reducing our overall environmental impact
Establish and maintain an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) and use the international framework (ISO 14001) and required controls to build an environmentally friendly company.

3. Responsibilities

We, as a company, will:

Encourage all employees and contractors to identify areas where improvement can be achieved
Remove wasted and non-value-added steps and time in our processes where feasible
Strive to ensure that customer, and stakeholder satisfaction is achieved at all times
Support the adoption of appropriate environmental systems and management principles so that all stakeholders benefit from this commitment to the environment

Employees are expected to:

Assist and cooperate in ensuring that this policy is followed
Actively participate in the adherence to this company policy and contribute to the achievement of the goals and objectives of this policy

4. Objectives Framework

In implementing an Integrated Management System (IMS), the application of SMART goals is essential for setting robust and effective quality objectives:

Specific: Each goal is defined with precision, outlining clear actions and expectations in the context of quality
Measurable: Goals are quantifiable, allowing for tracking and assessment of progress towards achieving specific quality outcomes.
Achievable: Objectives are realistic, taking into account the organisation's resources and capabilities, ensuring they are within reach.
Relevant: Each goal aligns with the broader quality needs and the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring that they contribute meaningfully to the overall quality.
Time-bound: Goals have clear deadlines, providing a timeframe for achievement and review, which helps in maintaining focus and ensuring timely progress.

By strictly adhering to these SMART criteria, quality objectives become actionable and practical, significantly enhancing the organisation's quality posture in compliance with relevant standards. This approach not only ensures the effectiveness of the IMS but also supports its continual improvement.

5. Objectives

ADITS and Advanta Advisory objectives can be found in the Objectives Register in SharePoint.

Environmental Policy