Celebrating the Launch of The Vita Group’s Third Annual Sustainability Report

The Vita Group is proud to announce the release of its third annual Sustainability Report. Our ‘Enhancing Everyday Life’ Sustainability Report brings to life our strong commitment to sustainability, showcasing examples of consistent innovation and a people-first approach. The Vita Group not only manufacture products but aims to lead the industry in driving positive change.

With a legacy spanning 75 years, we have been at the forefront of developing, manufacturing, and marketing a diverse range of flexible polyurethane foam, Talalay latex, and technical products. Our customer base extends across major markets, including bedding, furniture, automotive, building and construction, medical, hygiene, flooring, and packaging products for industrial applications. Placing sustainability central to our business model, enables our impact to be felt across multiple markets.

On the launch of our 2023 Sustainability Report, Omar Hoek CEO said: “At Vita, we firmly believe in the importance of sustainable development to drive innovation, enhance our competitiveness, and ensure our long-term viability.”

Throughout the report, we show continuing progress of our journey towards ambitious sustainable targets, acknowledging the challenges ahead but also celebrating our successes. In 2023, we reinforced our leadership in sustainability by accelerating our Scope 3 emission reduction plans and aligning all value chain emissions with the Science Based Target Initiative Net-Zero Standard.

We will continue to drive sustainable, equitable growth by leading the advanced materials industry in sustainability. Through product innovation and strategic partnerships within the supply chain and academic communities, our ambition is to deliver low-carbon, circular products to drive positive change across multiple markets.

 2023 marked a year of achievements in advancing our sustainability goals:

• Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions: We reduced our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50% compared to 2019 levels, exceeding our target of 46.2% by 2030.
• Innovative Products and Services: We launched new products and services that empower our customers and partners to reduce their environmental footprint and enhance their social impact.
• Investment in Sustainable Technologies: We invested in the development of sustainable technologies, enhancing our environmentally preferred feedstock capacity and reducing our product environmental impact.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We improved the diversity, equity, and inclusion of our workforce, with 29% of our senior leadership positions held by women

These achievements are the result of the collective efforts of our talented and passionate colleagues, driven by our purpose of enhancing everyday life. They also stem from strong collaborations and partnerships with our customers, suppliers, academics, investors, regulators, and the communities in which we operate, all of whom share our vision of a more sustainable and inclusive world.

While we are proud of our accomplishments, we are not complacent. We know there is still much work to be done, and the challenges we face are complex and dynamic. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, and to being transparent and accountable for our actions and impacts. We welcome your feedback and suggestions on how we can do better.

Explore the full report to understand how we are making a positive impact and how, together, we can continue to drive meaningful change.

Read the full report here.