ESG objectives and framework

Having caried 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.

 

Board Terms of Reference

ASG aims for its board of directors to achieve the highest board standards. It already has robust and transparent legal and professional standards in place but also aims to incorporate relevant ESG considerations into the board’s terms of reference. This now includes ESG matters as a routine consideration in the board’s decision-making process.

 

Updating Existing Policies

ASG has implemented several policies appropriate to its business that consider staff/people, customers, suppliers, health & safety, the environment and the community. Over the course of the next year or when specifically required to, ASG will continually update and improve policies in order to meet its ESG policy and stated commitments.

 

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

• Encouraging 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.

 

Dated: 16th June 2025