Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
Doing More with Less — The ATOM Way
At ATOM, sustainability isn’t a bolt‑on. It’s embedded in how we source, operate, and deliver, helping our customers reduce waste, lower emissions, and strengthen governance without adding complexity.
Our ESG approach focuses on practical, outcome-driven actions that deliver measurable results across environmental impact, ethical sourcing, and responsible operations.
Lower Paperwork. Lower Impact.
Digital procurement is one of the simplest ways to reduce environmental impact,while delivering immediate operational benefits.
When you shop with ATOM using PunchOut or EDI, you reduce:
- Paper‑based purchase orders and invoices
- Manual handling and approval workflows
- Unnecessary employee touchpoints
The result is less admin, lower emissions, and a more efficient workflow that benefits both your team and the environment.
Sustainable Packaging in Action
We’re committed to reducing waste at every touchpoint, including how we package and ship your orders.
Our packaging program prioritises recyclable, reusable, and responsibly sourced materials, including:
- Recyclable mailing bags and cartons
- Cardboard perforating shredders that convert unused cardboard into protective void‑fill, reducing the need for plastic bubble wrap
- GRS‑certified poly mailers made from 100% recycled content and printed with soy‑based inks
Where plastic is still required, for example to meet health and safety requirements, we actively test lower‑impact alternatives with the goal of phasing it out wherever possible.
Every order shipped from ATOM moves our customers and our business closer to a more sustainable future.
ATOMic Services: Do More With Less
The most powerful step toward sustainability is consuming less, and that’s exactly what ATOMic Inventory Control is designed to deliver.
By managing stock levels in real time and automating replenishment based on actual usage, ATOMic:
- Prevents over‑ordering and waste
- Eliminates excess and obsolete inventory
- Delivers an average 25–30% reduction in consumables consumption
You stay stocked, not overstocked, avoiding both the environmental and financial cost of oversupply.
Ethical Sourcing & Modern Slavery
ATOM acknowledges its responsibility to promote ethical and sustainable business practices, not only within our own operations but across our entire supply chain.
Respect for human rights is fundamental to our values. We're committed to ongoing assessment, due diligence, and continuous improvement to minimise the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains.
ATOM Whistleblower Protection Policy
ATOM is committed to ethical conduct and good governance, and we provide a safe, confidential way for employees, contractors and associates to speak up about suspected misconduct without fear of retaliation. Our Whistleblower Protection Policy ensures reports can be made anonymously, are taken seriously, and that whistleblowers are protected from victimisation in line with Australian law.
Sedex & Supplier Assurance
ATOM partners with Sedex Global to support and manage our ethical sourcing commitments.
Sedex provides a globally recognised platform that enables ATOM to assess and maintain responsible practices across four key areas:
- Health and safety standards
- Labour standards
- Environmental impact
- Business ethics
Sedex is also an accredited host of the Social & Labour Convergence Program (SLCP), helping to drive improved working conditions across global supply chains.