Victrex (VCT) ESG Presentation summary
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ESG Presentation summary
18 Feb, 2026Purpose and strategy
Focus on delivering transformational, sustainable solutions to address global material challenges, with sustainability embedded in core purpose and strategy.
ESG pillars include People (social responsibility), Planet (resource efficiency), and Products (sustainable solutions).
Sustainability strategy aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Planet: Climate action and resource efficiency
Ambition to achieve net zero by 2050, with interim targets for 2032, covering scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) approved, aiming for a 50.4% reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2032 and 90% by 2050; 30% reduction in scope 3 by 2032.
100% global electricity from renewable sources, increased solar PV usage, and 9% reduction in scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions since FY 2022.
Continuous improvement programs reduced energy, water, and waste, achieving a 10% reduction in water intensity and over 700 tonnes of CO2 savings in FY 2025.
23% less hazardous waste disposed to landfill compared to FY 2024.
Products: Sustainable solutions and circularity
53% of FY 2025 revenue from sustainable products, with a goal of 70% by 2030.
Life Cycle Analysis shows VICTREX PEEK has lower global warming potential than industry average PEEK.
Products enable significant CO2 savings in automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors, with over 500 million gears and 15 million medical devices using VICTREX polymers.
Investment in sustainable product capacity and development of circularity options to support customer decarbonisation.
Focus on sustainable sourcing, increased recycling rates, and design for recycling and reuse.
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