Sustainability FAQs: AMS Media Group

Section 1 – about your company

Response

Company name

AMS Media Group

Number of UK employees

10 - 49

Number of global employees

We only operate in the UK

Company type

Media Agency

Person accountable for environmental sustainability

Oliver Preston

Section 2 – company energy usage

Response

Category of emissions measured eg. Scope 1, 2 and 3 

Scope 1
Scope 2

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.

Environmental sustainability policies schemes or initiatives in place

Business travel
Recycling (everyday e.g bottles and cans)
Recycling (tech e.g. laptops and phones)
Travel to work
Working from home

Carbon offsetting schemes 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.

Inclusion of environmental sustainability questions in procurement activities

Yes

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.

Section 3 - industry initiatives

Response

Industry certifications or initiatives

AdNet Zero
IAB UK Group
ISO14001
Other (please specify):
IPA Media Climate Charter, IPA Climate Action Group, Alliance Sustainability Action Group

Training and 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.