Environmental and Sustainability Policy
Introduction
AYMES International Limited (AYMES) is a specialist producer of Oral Nutrition Supplements whose commitment is to provide our patients and customers with innovative high quality products, with a view to reduce our environmental impact.
Sustainability isn’t just part of our business, it’s the future of it. We’re challenging the way things have always been done in medical nutrition, setting ambitious targets, and taking bold steps to ensure that our impact on the planet is as positive as the impact of our products on patient’s lives. Our B Corp certification helps us drive our environmental and social goals, monitor our performance, and provide transparency and accountability.
Purpose
This policy is aimed at supporting the company’s core Mission, Values and Strategy by outlining our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint across all aspects and departments of our business.
AYMES recognises the importance of environmental protection and is committed to operating its business responsibly and in fulfilment of its compliance obligations relating to the supply of our high quality products. It is AYMES declared policy to operate with and to maintain good relations with all regulatory bodies.
Our AYMES ISO 14001:2015 certification fully demonstrates our commitment to reducing our impact, and have implemented the following:
AYMES International Limited is committed to sustainable development (meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs) Concern for the environment is an integral and fundamental part of our commitment. Wherever possible we aim to reduce the impact on the environment from our operations.
Scope
This policy applies to all employees, self-employed persons, contractors involved in the operations of AYMES business, and wherever possible, the choice of our suppliers, manufacturers and service providers.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Group Head of Internal Operations, Talent and Governance to ensure that all staff are aware of the policy.
It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure they adhere wherever possible to the principles outlined in the policy across all areas of the business.
AYMES International Limited will assess the environmental impacts of our operations and set objectives and targets in order to improve our environmental performance. We will regularly review these targets.
We will:
- Promote responsibility for the environment within the organisation and communicate and implement this policy at all levels within the workforce
- Reduce the use of energy, water and other resources wherever feasible
- Minimise waste by reduction, re-use and recycling methods
- Comply with all relevant environmental legislation/regulation
- Ensure that our policies and services are developed in a way that is complimentary to this policy
- Prioritise sustainability requirements
- Encourage all suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to commit to the sustainable development philosophy
- Identify and provide appropriate training, advice and information for staff and encourage them to develop new ideas and initiatives
- Provide appropriate resources to meet the commitments of this policy
- Promote and encourage involvement in local environmental initiatives/schemes
- Continually look for new methods / developments that we can incorporate into this action plan.
AYMES is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions in our internal operations by 2035, and to work with our suppliers to support their sustainability initiatives to reach net zero by 2050. This commitment underlines our proactive stance in reducing our environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future.
See Carbon Reduction Plan for further information.
This Policy is communicated to all employees, suppliers and sub-contractors and is made available to interested parties and is available on request. This Policy is reviewed, and where necessary, updated annually.
Director: Roger Wertheim-Aymes
Dated: 14th November 2025