Accsys is committed to conducting business sustainably, with integrity and openness, and to being ethically, environmentally and socially responsible. In addition to producing sustainable products, we aim to conduct our business in a way that supports and promotes good environmental, social and corporate responsibility.
Accsys’ Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy sets expectations for ethical behaviour, integrity and accountability across the organisation. All employees receive regular training on this policy, which includes Accsys’ approach to ethical conduct as well as our zero tolerance for misconduct. Additionally, our Supplier Code of Conduct reinforces our zero tolerance to unethical behaviour beyond our operations and into our supply chain.
We align our practices with recognised international standards and provide transparent sustainability reporting, in accordance with GRI and SASB. We annually report to the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, where in FY25 we maintained our position in the top 20% for our sector, Paper and Forest Products.
Procurement
When considering our purchasing strategy, decisions are taken based on overall best value and with consideration of total, lifetime cost of ownership. This takes into consideration, purchase price and on-going maintenance, spares, consumables, operating costs and disposal costs. The environmental and social cost is considered in addition to the financial impact.
As a business with Cradle to Cradle (‘C2C’) certification, priority is given to products and services which have also achieved a high level of C2C accreditation and/or use such products or have achieved other recognised eco-labels.
The relationship is also taken into consideration, supplier responsiveness, supportiveness, flexibility as well as the quality of the goods and services, adherence to health and safety principles and an ethically sound supply chain.
Accsys intends to do business on the basis of its terms and conditions. Where business is of a strategically critical nature, capital equipment, framework or other specific agreements will be put in place.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity oversight is formally integrated into our governance structure. The Board, through the Audit Committee, receives regular updates on IT risk and resilience. Our Head of IT reports directly to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that cybersecurity remains a strategic priority across the business.
Accsys is committed to implementing and maintaining a high standard of cybersecurity. This includes operating a continuous improvement model for information security systems, underpinned by robust policies, audited infrastructure, and proactive oversight. We seek to ensure data integrity and protection and work to monitor and manage any security threats. Individuals are responsible for following our IT data usage policy and we commit to regularly training staff on cybersecurity awareness.
We have a comprehensive IT management system in place and conduct regular external audits and vulnerability assessments to safeguard our systems against threats and continuously improve our systems. We also conduct internal audits to monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies. Incident response plans are tested annually and we have measures in place to prevent breaches, ensure data integrity and plan for business continuity.
Our IT usage policy outlines clear escalation procedures for employees to report incidents. Cybersecurity awareness is promoted through mandatory training which establishes responsibility for cybersecurity across all employees. Accsys also expects its suppliers to have appropriate safeguards in place.