Certifications and Policies
Carbon Net Zero Plan
Our aim is to ensure that our continued growth as leaders in our field is realised through sustainable and environmentally responsible practice. APS Group is, therefore, committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
EcoVadis
EcoVadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. Backed by a powerful technology platform and a global team of domain experts, EcoVadis’ easy-to-use and actionable sustainability scorecards provide detailed insight into environmental, social and ethical risks across 200 purchasing categories and 160 countries.
FSC
Our factory in Stockport, Engeland is FSC® certified (FSC® C003270). The FSC® is dedicated to the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide.
PEFC
APS Group in Stockport, Engeland has a PEFC certified chain of custody ensuring that our paper comes from sustainably managed forests, recycled and controlled sources.
ISO22301
APS Group is certified to ISO22301 in the UK which covers a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) to ensure our own business long term survival post disaster and also our customers.
Standard Payment Policy
Standard payment terms are being reviewed by the business, with a review of processes across the business regarding purchase orders and implementing SLAs for query resolution also being undertaken with a commitment of improving payment time to suppliers.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
APS is committed to the highest level of ethical standards and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to its business activities. APS does not in any way partake in, or condone, activities involving bribery and corruption and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to it.
APS Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
Ethical and Sustainable Procurement Policy
This policy sets out the context for ethical trade practices and the ethical core objectives that APS Group has agreed to deliver through commissioning and procurement activities.