Environmental Policy

DiS Consulting ("the Company") is committed to improving its environmental performance and implementing best practices to minimise the environmental impact of its business operations. The Company is proactive in developing and implementing strategies that reduce environmental risks and support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

1. Policy Statement

This Policy keeps Directors and employees informed of their environmental roles and responsibilities and reflects the Company's commitment to environmental sustainability as a core organisational value.

The Company's environmental management is conducted in accordance with applicable UK environmental legislation, including the Environment Act 2021 and the Climate Change Act 2008, and with reference to the principles of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees and contractors, whether full-time or part-time, and whether working on company premises, client sites, or from home. The policy is shared with core staff, contractors, and clients to demonstrate and communicate best practices.

3. Commitments

The Company is committed to:

• promoting environmental responsibility throughout the organisation and communicating this policy at all levels;
• assessing the environmental impacts of its operations and setting objectives and targets annually to improve environmental performance, reviewed through quarterly management reviews and annual performance reviews;
• complying with all applicable environmental legislation and regulations;
• ensuring that all policies and services are developed in a manner that is complementary to this policy;
• considering environmental factors in procurement processes, consistent with the Company's Quality Management System;
• reducing energy and water consumption and minimising waste through reduction, reuse, and recycling, whether employees are working in the office or from home;
• monitoring and reducing energy consumption in home working environments;
• giving conscious consideration to the level and mode of travel required, and encouraging lower carbon transportation options; and
• providing adequate resources to meet the Company's commitment to this Policy and the environment.

4. Responsibilities

4.1 Directors. Directors must demonstrate a clear commitment to environmental responsibility, lead by example, and ensure that environmental protection is actively promoted to all employees and associated persons.

4.2 Employees and Contractors. All employees and contractors are expected to be familiar with the environmental impacts and requirements relevant to their own role and activities and to take personal responsibility for minimising their impact on the environment.

4.3 Supply Chain. The Company encourages all suppliers and contractors to maintain their own environmental policies and demonstrate awareness of their carbon footprint and progress against carbon reduction targets.

5. Training and Awareness

The Company will ensure that all employees are aware of this Policy and understand their responsibilities within it through an appropriate programme of training and awareness. Training completion is recorded within the Quality Management System.

6. Monitoring and Review

Environmental performance is an integral part of management performance reporting and is subject to audit processes consistent with the Company's Quality Management System. This Policy will be reviewed annually by the Directors, or sooner in the event of:

• a material change in applicable legislation, regulation, or standards;
• a significant change in the Company's business activities or environmental impact; or
• any identified environmental incidents or near misses.

Any concerns regarding the application of this policy should be raised with a Director or, where appropriate, in accordance with the Company's Whistleblowing Policy. The Company's environmental commitments are reflected in its Social Value Policy and form part of the integrated Quality Management System.