Protecting the Future

At Vickers, we've always believed that manufacturing is about more than producing high-quality speciality chemicals. It's about doing the right thing for our customers, our people, our communities and the environment.

As a trusted global supplier, we understand the responsibility that comes with what we do. Every decision we make is guided by a commitment to operating safely, sustainably and ethically, ensuring we're protecting not only today's world, but the future too.

Powering a More Sustainable Future

Reducing our environmental impact is an ongoing journey, and one we've embraced through significant investment in renewable energy and smarter operations.

Across our site, we've introduced a range of initiatives designed to reduce carbon emissions while improving efficiency, including:

• Solar-powered operations
• 100% renewable purchased electricity
• Energy-efficient LED lighting
• Intelligent energy monitoring through smart metering
• High-efficiency infrared heating systems

Together, these improvements have significantly reduced our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, helping us operate more sustainably without compromising the quality our customers expect.

Making Every Resource Count

Precision is at the heart of high-purity chemical manufacturing, and so is responsibility.

We've optimised our deionised water plant, saving thousands of litres of water every year, while continually reviewing our manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Today, we're proud to operate as a 100% landfill-free facility. Every production waste stream is recycled, reused or recovered through certified waste management partners, supporting our commitment to a circular approach wherever possible.

Our ongoing investments include:

• More sustainable and recyclable packaging
• Process improvements that reduce raw material losses
• Continuous operational efficiencies across manufacturing

Small improvements, made consistently, deliver meaningful long-term impact.

Smarter Logistics, Lower Emissions

As a global supplier, we recognise that sustainability doesn't stop at our factory doors.

Transport plays an important role in our environmental footprint, which is why we're working to reduce emissions throughout our logistics network.

Our approach includes:

• Prioritising sea freight over air freight wherever practical
• Transitioning our company vehicles to electric models
• Installing EV charging points at our facilities

By working closely with our logistics partners and carefully planning shipments, we're helping reduce Scope 3 emissions across our supply chain.

Manufacturing Responsibly

Supply in our industry demands exceptional standards. Not only in product quality, but in the way we operate.

Our customers rely on us for high-purity materials, complete traceability and consistent regulatory compliance. Behind every product is a commitment to ethical sourcing, responsible manufacturing and transparent supply chain management.

We're proud that these efforts have been recognised through the EcoVadis sustainability award, which acknowledges our performance across environmental management, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Strong governance ensures accountability across every part of our business, from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic decisions.

Supporting Our Communities

Corporate responsibility extends far beyond manufacturing.

We're passionate about encouraging the next generation of scientists, engineers and technical professionals, and actively support our local community through:

• Structured work experience placements
• School engagement and educational visits
• Charity fundraising
• Partnerships with local organisations

By investing in STEM education and creating opportunities for young people, we're helping inspire future talent while strengthening the communities around us.

Looking Ahead

As we look to the future, we're focused on:

• Continuing to reduce our carbon intensity
• Expanding our use of renewable energy
• Setting further water reduction targets
• Increasing transparency across our supply chain
• Benchmarking our progress against science-based sustainability measures

At Vickers, we know that responsible manufacturing is essential to long-term success. By continually investing in better processes, smarter technologies and more sustainable ways of working, we're helping protect the future while continuing to deliver the quality and reliability our customers depend on.