The sustainability transition is a crucial societal shift and we are committed to leading our industry in this space. I strongly believe that we cannot do this alone; we need to move together as an industry as our strength lies in our combined expertise and dedication. Our road map for sustainability is driven through innovation and our progress highlights a transformative approach to sustainability, focusing on transparency and integrating sustainable practices into our core strategies.
Our progress is attributable to the dedication of our employees and the collaboration with our strategic partners. We understand that there is more work to be done and that the challenges we will face will be complex and dynamic. We have demonstrated that our vision is achievable and through continuous improvement, fostering collaborative partnerships and innovation, we are committed to making this happen.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
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This year was pivotal for us, characterised by our strong partnerships, advancement in innovation and the recognition of our progress through our platinum rating by Ecovadis. Significant milestones throughout the year are centred around our greenhouse gas (GHGs) emission reduction, social responsibility and the development of our innovative products and services. Our performance at a glance section highlights some of our key achievements over the year.
1 LTA = Lost Time Accident (an accident to an employee whilst working for the company that results in the loss of one or more calendar days’ absence). The percentage shows the reduction from 2019.
2 LTIFR = Lost Time Incident Frequency Rate (the number of lost time accidents divided by total hours worked, multiplied by 100,000).
3 Percentage reduction in direct and indirect emissions from 2019, our baseline year.
4 Percentage reduction in other emissions from 2019, our baseline year.
5 Female leadership team = 34% of our VMT and VMT-1 identify as female.
Flexible polyurethane foam has many versatile applications and is a product that each person will encounter several times every day. This infographic highlights some of the key industries and applications where the foam we have produced and converted is used.
All products and services have an impact on the planet, we are committed to fully evaluating that impact and exploring ways to further reduce it. Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is a scientific method which validates how sustainable a product or process is. Our in-house model is fundamental to enable us to produce verification-ready impact data, enabling Vita, our supply chain and our customers to make rational and defendable decisions, backed by science. We believe that transparency in key measures such as greenhouse gases (GHGs), water use and ozone depletion can drive change and inform material choices.
Read more about our life cycle analysis hereTo achieve our science-based targets, collaboration and commitment both within our operations and across our value chain is crucial. Impacts, risks and opportunities can arise at each stage, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life. We ensure that we address both our environmental and social responsibilities and aim to reduce our impact at every stage of our value chain. Fostering strong relationships and key strategic partnerships with our supply chain is key to advancing our capabilities and by collaborating with our stakeholders, we aim to push the industry boundaries.
Flexible polyurethane foam was born through innovation and this is also where its future lies. Our expanded R&D capabilities have enabled us to fine tune the chemistry and cell structure for different applications, making it one of the most versatile advanced materials around. It is the material choice for so many applications and we have proven that through pioneering technology, it can support a circular economy and enable the drive towards net-zero.
Whilst foam is already a low-carbon solution with numerous advantages, our teams work to develop new methods for incorporating or increasing the use of future-fit materials and reduce its carbon impact further. We take our responsibility to drive industry change seriously, grounding our efforts in scientific evidence and fact. This will assist us in contributing to a more sustainable future for the industry.
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