Company: Aston Building Supplies Ltd
Website:www.astonbp.co.uk
Policy Status: Current
Review: Annually

1. Purpose

Aston Building Supplies Ltd is committed to conducting its business responsibly and sustainably. We recognise our responsibility to minimise environmental impacts, support our employees and business partners, and maintain high standards of ethical and responsible business management.

This policy sets out our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters.

2. Environmental Responsibility

We aim to reduce the environmental impact of our operations by:

• Reducing unnecessary packaging and waste where reasonably practicable.
• Reusing and recycling packaging materials where possible.
• Encouraging responsible disposal and recycling of waste.
• Considering environmental factors when selecting products and suppliers.
• Promoting products that can contribute to improved building efficiency and performance.
• Reducing unnecessary energy and resource consumption within our operations.
• Working with suppliers and logistics partners to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts.

3. Social Responsibility

Aston Building Supplies Ltd is committed to treating employees, customers, suppliers and business partners fairly and respectfully.

We support:

• A safe and healthy working environment.
• Equal opportunities and fair treatment.
• Respect for employees and business partners.
• Compliance with applicable employment and health and safety legislation.
• Responsible sourcing and ethical supply-chain practices.
• Zero tolerance for forced labour, child labour and human trafficking.
• Appropriate standards of conduct throughout our supply chain.

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is supported by our separate Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy.

4. Governance and Ethical Business

We are committed to conducting our business honestly, responsibly and transparently.

We aim to:

• Comply with applicable UK laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate business and financial records.
• Conduct business relationships professionally and ethically.
• Avoid bribery, corruption and improper business practices.
• Protect confidential business and customer information.
• Maintain appropriate controls and responsibilities within the business.
• Work with suppliers and customers who share appropriate ethical standards.

5. Responsible Supply Chain

As a supplier of building and construction products, we recognise the importance of responsible sourcing.

Where reasonably practicable, we seek to work with reputable manufacturers and suppliers and consider factors including product quality, compliance, ethical standards and environmental considerations.

We will continue to review our supply chain and seek opportunities to improve responsible sourcing practices.

6. Continuous Improvement

We recognise that sustainability is an ongoing process. Aston Building Supplies Ltd will periodically review its ESG practices and identify reasonable opportunities for improvement as the business develops.

We will consider relevant environmental, social and governance factors when making appropriate future business decisions.

7. Responsibility and Review

Overall responsibility for this policy rests with the management of Aston Building Supplies Ltd.

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated where necessary to reflect changes in our business, applicable legislation and recognised good practice.

Approved by:
Management
Aston Building Supplies Ltd