Aptella’s commitment to sustainable business practices that support our wider community and the environment.
Environmental Sustainability
As a multi-faceted business that imports, distributes, and services technology for a wide range of industries, Aptella has a range of local and international obligations to comply with environmental standards. As good business citizens, we also believe in going beyond mandatory requirements to proactively lessen our environmental footprint through more sustainable practices.
Aptella applies a small environmental charge to invoices. This contribution helps offset the increasing costs associated with responsible business operations, essential to maintaining safety, reducing waste, and meeting environmental standards expected of our industry.
Our sustainability initiatives include:
- Sustainable packing materials in compliance with Australia’s Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
- Safe import, storage, and export of dangerous goods including lithium-ion batteries used in many of our products
- Recycling and safe disposal of batteries, oils, chemicals, and packaging
- Company vehicle and air travel carbon offset programs with Greenfleet, supporting native reforestation and carbon capture
Aptella is honoured to support The Smith Family – a national education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. Students in need receive support from early childhood through to the completion of their studies so they can thrive now and into their futures.
For over 100 years, The Smith Family has been helping young Australians overcome educational inequality caused by poverty. Their Learning for Life program provides students and their families with financial assistance for school essentials, personal support from a Smith Family team member, and practical support through access to learning and mentoring programs.
Since 2020, Aptella sponsors between 50-70 students throughout Australia each year and actively participates in volunteering and fundraising opportunities to raise awareness and support.