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Environmental Sustainability FAQs

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AMS Media Group

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Section 1 - About your company

Company name

AMS Media Group Copy answer

Number of UK employees

10-49 Copy answer

Number of global employees

We only operate in the UK Copy answer

Company type

Media Agency Copy answer

Person accountable for environmental sustainability

Oliver Preston Copy answer

Section 2 – Your company’s energy usage

Category of emissions measured eg: scope 1,2,3

Scope 1, Scope 2 Copy answer

Reduction strategies in place for energy use

As an ISO14001 accredited company we set annual environmental objectives. For the year 2023/24 this includes a target to reduce operational electricity consumption by 5%, as well as a switch to 100% renewable energy. Additionally, we are publishing our first set of GHG emissions data at the end of 2023 (incorporating Scope 1, Scope 2 and core Scope 3) and alongside that our Carbon Reduction Plan, which will incorporate further ongoing energy reduction initiatives. Copy answer

Environmental sustainability policies, schemes or initiatives in place

Business travel, Everyday recycling, Tech recycling, Travel to work, Working from home Copy answer

Percentage of energy usage from renewable sources

11% - 20% (UK only) Copy answer

Can you verify your answer about renewable energy percentage by linking to a publicly available document?

View document Copy answer

Carbon offsetting scheme used

Working with The Carbon Trust our offsetting will always utilise high quality offsets such as Gold Standard, VCS, and Woodland Code UK. We publish our first set of Carbon Emission data at the end of 2023 (incorporating Scope 1, Scope 2 and core Scope 3) and alongside that our Reduction Plan and Offsetting strategy. Copy answer

Amount of CO2E offset in 2022?

- Copy answer

Environmental sustainability questions included in procurement activities

Yes Copy answer

Company's environmental sustainability objectives

To maintain our ISO14001 accredited environmental standards set out within the AMS Media Group Environmental Management System (EMS) and achieve the Environmental Objectives set annually for the company. To measure 2023 operational emissions from Scope 1, Scope 2 and core Scope 3, and formulate a Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with our business target to become Net Zero by 2030. Copy answer

Section 3 - Industry initiatives

Industry certifications or initiatives

AdNet Zero, IAB UK Group, ISO14001, IPA Media Climate Charter, IPA Climate Action Group, Alliance Sustainability Action Group Copy answer

Training or engagement programmes for employees

As one of the requirements for accreditation we ensure that all employees are ISO14001 trained and understand the roles and responsibilities within the AMS Media Group Environmental Management System (EMS) . We are also increasing the numbers of those who have taken/passed the ‘Ad Net Zero Essentials Certificate’, with full company rollout planned for 2024. Copy answer