Axis Consultancy & Services Ltd (ACAS)
Commitment to Net Zero
Axis Consultancy & Services Ltd (ACAS) recognises the importance of environmental responsibility and is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. ACAS is committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions through continual improvement, sustainable business practices and responsible operational delivery.
As a growing consultancy and services organisation operating across engineering, defence, technology, recruitment and professional services sectors, ACAS acknowledges its responsibility to support national and global carbon reduction objectives while delivering value to clients and stakeholders.
Our Environmental Objectives
ACAS is committed to:
- Reducing operational carbon emissions across all business activities
- Embedding sustainable practices into daily operations and project delivery
- Minimising unnecessary travel and promoting low-carbon working methods
- Reducing waste generation and improving recycling practices
- Supporting sustainable procurement and responsible supply chain management
- Encouraging environmental awareness amongst employees, associates and partners
- Continuously improving environmental performance through monitoring and review
Scope of the Carbon Reduction Plan
This Carbon Reduction Plan applies to:
- Office-based operations
- Remote and hybrid working activities
- Business travel and commuting
- Procurement and supplier engagement
- IT and digital infrastructure usage
- Project and consultancy delivery activities
- Partner and subcontractor engagement where applicable
Baseline Environmental Position
As a small and developing business, ACAS currently operates with a relatively low direct environmental footprint due to:
- Predominantly digital and consultancy-based operations
- Hybrid and remote working arrangements
- Limited physical infrastructure requirements
- Reduced requirement for permanent office occupancy
- Use of cloud-based collaboration and digital document management systems
ACAS is developing a formal carbon reporting baseline to support future reporting, measurement and improvement activities aligned with business growth and future ISO-aligned management systems.
Carbon Reduction Measures
1. Sustainable Travel & Transport
ACAS aims to minimise travel-related emissions by:
- Prioritising remote meetings and virtual collaboration tools
- Encouraging hybrid and remote working practices
- Consolidating journeys and reducing unnecessary travel
- Promoting the use of public transport where practical
- Encouraging use of low-emission, hybrid or electric vehicles where operationally feasible
- Reducing air travel unless operationally essential
Key Monitoring Measures
- Reduction in non-essential travel
- Increased virtual meeting utilisation
- Monitoring travel expenditure and frequency
- Preference for lower-carbon transport methods
2. Digital-First Operations
ACAS operates a digital-first delivery model to reduce paper consumption and physical resource usage.
Measures include:
- Electronic document management
- Cloud collaboration platforms
- Digital signatures and online approvals
- Reduced printing and paper usage
- Secure digital project delivery environments
Key Monitoring Measures
- Reduction in paper purchasing
- Increased digital document utilisation
- Reduction in printing volumes
- Digital storage and workflow adoption
3. Energy Efficiency
ACAS seeks to improve energy efficiency across all operational environments by:
- Using energy-efficient IT equipment where practical
- Encouraging responsible energy usage during remote and office working
- Reducing unnecessary power consumption
- Promoting shutdown policies for unused equipment
- Reviewing suppliers and hosted environments for sustainability practices
Key Monitoring Measures
- Energy-efficient equipment procurement
- Reduction in unnecessary equipment usage
- Supplier sustainability considerations
4. Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain
ACAS aims to work with suppliers and partners that demonstrate responsible environmental and sustainability practices.
This includes:
- Considering sustainability during supplier selection
- Encouraging environmental compliance within the supply chain
- Supporting suppliers with recognised environmental standards where practical
- Reducing unnecessary procurement and waste
Key Monitoring Measures
- Supplier sustainability assessments
- Reduced unnecessary procurement
- Inclusion of sustainability considerations in supplier reviews
5. Waste Reduction & Recycling
ACAS is committed to reducing waste generation and promoting responsible disposal practices.
Measures include:
- Minimising paper and consumable waste
- Encouraging reuse of equipment where appropriate
- Recycling paper, plastics and electronic waste responsibly
- Reducing single-use consumables where possible
Key Monitoring Measures
- Reduction in consumable purchases
- Recycling participation
- Responsible disposal records where applicable
Governance & Responsibility
Overall responsibility for implementation of this Carbon Reduction Plan rests with ACAS management.
Management responsibilities include:
- Reviewing environmental objectives annually
- Monitoring implementation of carbon reduction initiatives
- Promoting environmental awareness across projects and operations
- Encouraging continual improvement and compliance
- Supporting development toward future ISO 14001 aligned practices
Environmental considerations will also form part of project planning, supplier engagement and operational decision-making activities where proportionate to the scope of work.
Future Commitments
Over the next 3–5 years ACAS intends to:
- Develop a formal emissions baseline and reporting framework
- Improve carbon measurement and reporting capability
- Increase use of sustainable suppliers and partners
- Further reduce travel-related emissions
- Continue digital transformation initiatives
- Work toward implementation of ISO-aligned environmental management processes
- Support client sustainability and social value objectives across contracts
Review & Continuous Improvement
This Carbon Reduction Plan will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with business operations, client expectations, legislative requirements and sustainability best practice.
ACAS remains committed to continual environmental improvement and responsible business operations.
