Our sustainability journey is not driven by obligation— it is driven by conviction. At Victorian Sliders, we believe that transforming our industry is the right thing to do, for our customers, for our communities, and for future generations. By embracing innovation and responsibility, we are proving that sustainability and success can go hand in hand.

Recycling for a Greener Future

Our journey towards a greener future began in 2015, when Victorian Sliders ® acquired Windowcrem in Ammanford, South Wales. This strategic move gave us the foundation to start recycling in-house, marking the beginning of our long-term commitment to reduce waste and close the loop on materials within our industry.

At our dedicated recycling facility in Ammanford, we are proud to recycle 100 % of our post-industrial waste. But our efforts do not stop there. We also process post-consumer waste from within the industry, ensuring that materials which would otherwise end up in landfill are given a new life. This closed-loop recycling system demonstrates our commitment to reducing the

environmental impact of PVC-U window manufacturing.

By reintroducing these recycled materials back into our own profiles— with further increased recycled materials planned in the coming months— we are taking meaningful steps to close the sustainability circle within our operations. Excess granulated material can also be ultimately reintroduced into the production line of other PVC products. This reduces the need for virgin resin, cuts overall carbon footprint, and promotes sustainable practices across the varying industries.

Investment in Technology

Our progress has been underpinned by significant investment in advanced recycling machinery. Since 2015, we have continuously invested in state-ofthe-art equipment, including:

• A colour sorter to separate materials with precision.

• A trommel to screen and grade materials.

• A density table to ensure clean, high-quality recycled output.

• A pulveriser to grind material into aggregate materials.

This investment allows us to process more efficiently, recover more material, and produce high-grade recyclate that can be confidently used in our products.

Working Towards Net Zero – Further Environmental Initiatives

In 2023, Victorian Sliders ®’ senior management set an ambitious long-term goal: to apply for Net Zero corporate status with the Science Based Targets Initiative( SBTi) by 2026.

To accelerate this journey, Victorian Sliders ® partnered with Spring Environmental, a sustainability consultancy with deep technical knowledge across all aspects of carbon measurement, reporting, and reduction strategies. This partnership has been instrumental in embedding best practice from the outset, ensuring that each step towards Net Zero is aligned with international standards and built on solid data.

By combining Victorian Sliders ®’ commitment to transformation with Spring Environmental’ s technical sustainability expertise, the company has been able to move faster and with greater

confidence towards its 2026 Net Zero target. This collaborative approach demonstrates how partnership and knowledgesharing can turn ambitious sustainability goals into achievable outcomes.

As a result, we have been active in three core areas: Systems and Compliance, Energy Management, and Product Environmental Impact.

Systems and Compliance

• Developing an ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System to complement the Health and Safety and Quality Management Systems. We expect to achieve certification in late 2025.

• Upgrading our environmental exemptions to full environmental permits to allow increased use of recycled PVC-U in our products which we are aiming to achieve in early 2026.

Energy Management

• Undertaking detailed energy audits of our production site to generate an energy efficiency action plan covering buildings and fleet. We have achieved all our 2025 objectives, except for one, which is currently ongoing.

• Installed energy sub-meters on all major production equipment so we can monitor and take action to reduce consumption.

• Exploring the potential for solar photovoltaics at Capel Hendre to supply zero carbon electricity.

Product Environmental Impact

• The optical sorter and granulation equipment will allow us to significantly increase the recycled PVC-U content of our products, reducing our reliance on fossil fuel-derived materials and supporting new market opportunities in sectors with high sustainability requirements such as the social housing sector.

• Reviewing the potential for our products to have an ecolabel to reflect their recycled material content.