Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainability
• Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S)
• Employee wellbeing
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• UN Global Compact

Environmental Achievements

• Annual Report printed on FSC® certified material; dry waste diverted from landfill; production in accordance with ISO 140001 and ISO 9001 compliance.

Social Achievements

• No staff furloughed during COVID-19; flexible working encouraged; regular company-wide communication; provision of flu vaccination; employee retention bonus implemented; commitment to equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

Governance Achievements

• Full adoption of the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance Code; advisory vote on Remuneration report; re-election of all Directors every year; whistle-blowing policy in place; regular Board performance evaluations.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic causing delays to customer projects and reduced commercial activity in the second half of the year; access to projects limited due to restrictions on work practices; travel restrictions impacting activities in Asia; adequacy of financial resources to support growth plans.

Mitigation Strategies

• Flexible working arrangements to maintain operations during COVID-19; no staff furloughed; development of safe working practices to enable increased site access; re-engagement in dialogue regarding commercial opportunities in Asia; plans to raise additional funding.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 140001, ISO 9001

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Water-based dispersions to meet environmental challenges in the coatings industry; graphene enhanced products with extended life cycles.