Environmental and CSR Policy

DEOS Group Environmental Policy

Introduction

DEOS Group is actively committed to tackling environmental challenges and opportunities. We recognise our responsibility to protect the environment in which we operate and consider the needs of our stakeholders. This policy outlines our environmental commitments and applies to all DEOS employees, permanent and temporary, as well as our sister companies.

Collaboration and Monitoring

We work closely with ISO organisations, environmental consultants, suppliers, and distributors. We have a proactive environmental program aligned with our carbon reduction and sustainability goals. We regularly review and monitor progress towards these goals.

Environmental Commitments

• Maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Conduct regular environmental audits to minimise waste and pollution.
• Set clear objectives and targets for continual improvement in environmental performance.
• Prioritise video conferencing for meetings whenever possible to reduce travel emissions.
• Encourage the use of public transport and trains for business travel. When necessary, carpooling and grouping meetings are preferred.
• Provide environmental awareness training to all employees to equip them with the knowledge to fulfil their environmental responsibilities.
• Manage products and services to align with our partners' environmental best practices and focus on energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. We sponsor a WEEE guide for internal use.
• Encourage all suppliers and manufacturers to improve their environmental performance.
• Promote recycling through internal education programs.
• Strive to exceed all applicable environmental regulations and legislation.
• Promote and market products from ethical and environmentally responsible manufacturers that prioritise high-efficiency.
• Communicate this policy throughout the company and ensure it is readily available to all staff.
• Encourage employees to report any policy breaches or potential environmental improvements. Senior management will review and respond to all reports within 14 days.

DEOS Office Operations

• Clearly labelled recycling bins for paper, plastics, and cans are standard in all offices.
• We have a clear desk and power-down policy for all equipment, including multi-function devices, building heating, and electrical appliances.
• Duplex and monochrome printing are the default settings whenever printing is necessary.
• We encourage the use of portable devices for accessing information instead of printed materials.
• Electronic ordering and stock request systems are used wherever possible to minimise paper usage.

Warehouse and Delivery Operations

• Segregated recycling areas for baled cardboard are monitored and managed regularly.
• Polystyrene packaging is segregated for reuse and recycling.
• Deliveries are grouped whenever possible to optimise single-vehicle multi-drop journeys and reduce fleet emissions.
• We prioritise box-free deliveries where feasible.
• Our drivers and logistics team are encouraged to adopt fuel-efficient driving practices to minimise the environmental impact of deliveries.

Parts and Logistics Business

• We prioritise equipment refurbishment, reuse, and recycling whenever possible to minimise our carbon footprint.
• Equipment returns to manufacturers are grouped and shipped collectively to reduce shipping volume and frequency.
• We encourage the use of hybrid or electric vehicles through an opt-out scheme for company car drivers.

By implementing these environmental practices, DEOS Group aims to reduce our environmental footprint and inspire our partners and customers to consider their environmental impact.

Date: June 6, 2024

Joseph Leishman - Director