AMS is committed to the long-term, sustainable development of products and people that make a real difference to the societies we live in, to the patients our products help to heal and to the customers and stakeholders we serve every day.
Minimising our impact on the environment
Our ESG Framework is based on our 4 Ps (Planet, People, Product, Policy) and focuses on key commitments that are meaningful and aligned to our Mission and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our approach to ESG is a core part of our mission and strategy and is supported by Increased resources and improved organisational effectiveness.
Our contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
These areas where our business can have the most meaningful impact:
Environment
Planet
Principals
- Minimise any negative impact on the environment
- Uphold the highest standards of corporate responsibility
Stakeholder Engagement
- Communities and Environment
- Supply Chain
- Investors
Commitments
- Minimise negative environmental impact, combat climate change
- Manage energy use more efficiently and increase renewable and sustainable resources
- Reduce waste, protect water, improve recycling, re-use materials
- Expand scope of ISO Certification
- Promote Environmental Pledge Scheme
ESG Metrics
- Pathway to reduce emissions, plan for scope 3
- CO2e emissions per £k sales (KG) Gas usage, water, electricity (total, by person)
- Waste (recycle, landfill, incinerate)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Social
People
Principals
- Having a positive impact on the local communities in which we operate
- Offer our employees a safe, supportive working environment with a positive culture.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Patients, Partners, Clinicians
- Employees
Commitments
- Attract, retain and develop our talent to support future growth
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- Support employees on health, safety and all forms of wellbeing, including EAP Programme and mental wellness app
- Provide financial support for employees’ charity work, chosen charities and community volunteering
ESG Metrics
- Charitable donations
- YOY Health & Safety score
- Employee Engagement score
- Training and development spend
- % training in EDI/ Unconscious bias
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Social
Product
Principals
- Operate in an ethical and
responsible manner - Contribute to society by developing products to
improve patient outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
- Regulators
- Supply Chain
Commitments
- Uphold ethical standards across our value chain
- Work with patients, partners and clinicians to identify unmet needs
- Improve transition of early stage R&D, reduce waste
- Manufacture products focused on quality, customer safety, welfare
- Transition to recyclable packaging, apply regulations and certification
ESG Metrics
- Number of new products released per year
- % new products released with recyclable packaging
- Product safety rates in market
- % suppliers signed up to Supplier Charter
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Governance
Policy
Principals
- Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance
- Build and develop an ESG reporting framework with meaningful targets
Stakeholder Engagement
- Investors
- Partners
- Employees
Commitments
- Uphold external standards to protect human rights
- Zero tolerance towards bribery, corruption and fraud
- Robust data governance and compliance
- Ensure equal pay regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability
- Enrol in UN Global Compact, embed Ten Principles across business
ESG Metrics
- Compliance with UN Global Compact principles
- Reported cases of bribery, corruption or fraud
- Whistleblowing reports
UN Sustainable Development Goals