Performance Health UK Environmental Policy 2025

Effective Date: 3rd July 2025
Review Date: Annual
Version: 2.0 (Supersedes May 2021 Policy)
Approved by: Tom Atkinson, General Manager, Performance Health UK

Our Environmental Commitment

Performance Health recognises that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We have established a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programme that demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship.

We exist to help people live their best lives. Environmental stewardship is fundamental to our mission and core value of "Making a Difference."

Our aim is to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and continually improve our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods.

Responsibility and Governance

• General Manager, Performance Health UK: Overall accountability for environmental policy implementation
• Global Head of Sustainability and ESG: Strategic oversight and programme coordination
• ESG Steering Committee: Quarterly review of environmental performance and strategic direction
• All Employees: Responsibility in their work area to ensure the aims and objectives of this policy are met

Environmental Management System

• Data Management: NorthStar Carbon Management platform for systematic environmental tracking
• Annual Reporting: Comprehensive environmental performance reporting
• Continuous Improvement: Regular assessment and enhancement through quarterly ESG meetings

Our Environmental Commitments

Climate Action and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• Net Zero Target: Achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050 (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
• Actions: Annual GHG inventories, energy management, renewable energy transition, supplier collaboration

Paper and Resource Management

• Minimise office paper use through digitalisation
• Reduce packaging via design and materials optimisation
• Buy recycled/recyclable paper products
• Re-use/recycle paper targeting zero landfill
• Conduct waste audits and apply circular economy principles
• Set waste reduction targets and monitoring

Energy & Water Management

• Energy reduction through audits and systems
• Switch off unused equipment and automate energy management
• Optimise heating via building systems
• Prioritise energy-efficient products
• Transition to 100% renewable electricity
• Implement water conservation and monitoring
• Maintain equipment for energy efficiency

Office Supplies and Procurement

• Assess environmental impact before purchases
• Favour efficient, sustainable products
• Follow waste management and recycling protocols
• 100% supplier adherence to our Code of Conduct
• Collaborate with suppliers to reduce emissions
• Use sustainable and low-carbon materials

Transportation and Business Travel

• Reduce travel to essential trips only
• Promote virtual meetings
• Encourage public transport through incentives
• Use green vehicles and optimise routes
• Transition fleet to electric/hybrid vehicles

Maintenance, Cleaning and Operations

• Use certified sustainable cleaning materials
• Dispose of waste via licensed providers
• Conduct waste audits and implement zero waste strategies
• Reuse operational materials
• Partner on recycling and composting programmes

Noise and Environmental Impact

• Reduce noise pollution impact
• Conduct environmental risk assessments
• Implement pollution controls
• Protect biodiversity with sustainable practices

Monitoring, Measurement and Improvement

• Integrate environmental factors into decisions
• Enhance training and employee suggestions
• Review policy quarterly at ESG meetings
• Conduct Scope 1–3 GHG inventories (GHG Protocol)
• Track KPIs against targets
• Conduct environmental audits
• Report ESG performance annually

Performance Targets and Measurement

• Annual GHG reduction vs science-based targets
• Waste diversion and landfill reduction
• Energy reduction and renewable usage
• Water conservation progress
• Supplier sustainability performance

Staff, Suppliers and Stakeholder Engagement

Enhanced Staff Engagement

• Involve staff via ESG schemes and feedback
• Provide environmental training
• Create climate champion networks
• Conduct commuting/environmental surveys
• Share performance updates regularly

Supplier and Contractor Collaboration

• Work with suppliers to improve performance
• Use local labour/materials where possible
• Achieve 100% supplier sign-up to Code of Conduct
• Set emissions targets with suppliers
• Support sustainable transitions

External Stakeholder Communication

• Engage customers on sustainability
• Join industry partnerships
• Disclose environmental performance
• Prepare for GRI, CDP and future standards

Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Comply with UK and international regulations
• Monitor new laws and integrate them
• Conduct compliance audits
• Align with Modern Slavery Act

Standards and Best Practices

• Align with ISO 14001 principles
• Follow GHG Protocol standards
• Use SBTi methodologies
• Pursue best practice environmental performance

Culture and Continuous Improvement

Performance Health will update this policy annually. Our culture is based on:

• Transparency: Open communication about performance
• Innovation: Seeking new solutions
• Collaboration: Working together on goals
• Accountability: Clear roles and monitoring
• Excellence: Exceeding compliance and leading best practices

Contact Information

ESG Programme Team: kirstie.minogue@performancehealth.com
Performance Health UK

Policy Approval

This policy demonstrates Performance Health's environmental leadership and our mission to help people live their best lives while protecting the planet.

Approved by: Tom Atkinson, General Manager, Performance Health UK
Date: 3rd July 2025

Global Head of Sustainability and ESG: Darren Umbers
Date: 9th July 2025

Next Review: Annual