ASM     

Sector:  Commercial Property 

Number of employees: 60 

Region of UK: Aberdeen, Scotland  

Summary

ASM is a leading commercial property refurbishment business providing integrated workplace solutions.  ASM plan every project with sympathetic consideration to the environment. ASM services include:

• Space PlanningRefurbishment & Fit OutInterior DesignStructured Cabling Design & InstallationElectrical works & Installation/ PAT testingFurniture Evaluation & SelectionPartitioning systemsPremises & personnel relocation
• Porterage services & Crate Hire

Background

• ASM was founded in 1992.
• The company has grown from a two-man business to employ some 60 staff from its headquarters in Aberdeen.
• ASM adopts a holistic approach to responsible business with employees, the local community, suppliers, customers and the environment.
• This ensures our projects impact everyone in a positive way.  

Responsible Business Objectives

ASM regards Corporate Responsibility as fundamentally tied to its business objectives, core business and staff development.  ASM's own Corporate Responsibility Policy focuses on four aspects: Environment Staff CR interests Community partnerships Promoting ethical business.

How They Do It

• Participation in Business Environment Partnership Student placement for a ethical furniture disposal projectActing according to an 'Environmental Hierarchy Eliminate, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Landfill as the final resort.Quality Management System Audited biannually. 
• Targets reviewed annually and adapted according to the needs of the business.
• Regular staff meetings and bulletins To disseminate requirements and involve staff in ideas for supporting the community.
• 'Green Team'  Engagement of staff at all levels in eliminating waste, reducing cost and raising awareness
• Engagement of clients with CR during project planning processes Strong links with local schools and Further Education Establishments. 
• Provision of work placements. 

What Impact It Has

• Energy and landfill reductions.
• Increased awareness of CR issues. Through active engagement of clients and other partners.

Business Benefits

• Positive PR. As a result of site regeneration and contribution to local community.
• Cost-saving. Energy-saving initiatives improve bottom line and increase sustainability.
• Access to support, advice and networks.
• Through partnerships.Source of potential employees.
• Through involvement with schools and Further Educations establishments.
• Strong levels of staff motivation.
• Staff enjoy involvement with other organisations.
• Low staff turnover.
• Surveys prove that the ASM culture is an important factor in their decision to stay. 
• Staff development.
• Greater awareness of quality and environmental issues.
• Sustained and new business. A direct result of ASM's reputation in the CR field.