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APPENDIX

Climate Risk Management

Our risk management framework, which is aligned with the Eczacıbaşı Group and Group Companies, assesses
sustainability-related risks as one of our five primary pillars which are strategic, economic, operational,

compliance and sustainability.

We identified sustainability related risks in 2021 as being extreme weather events, biodiversity loss, water and

other natural resource depletion, inefficient resource management, occupational health and safety deficiencies,
lack of green materials, lack of sustainable procurement standards, inefficiencies and lack of innovative capacity

in the economic model, inadequate contribution to stakeholder wellbeing.

We are now in the process of integrating the identification and management of climate-related risks. The primary

climate-related risks are defined for short (1-3 years), medium (3-5 years) and long-term (>5 years).

In the future, we plan to develop analysis for different scenarios including a 1.5 degrees of global warming
scenario as well, in order to provide insights into how our business strategy deals with climate change.

The analysis is intended to be integrated into existing risk management frameworks.

Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been reported since 2013. Based on the above

analysis, the measurements will be extended to Scope 3, where we aim to report emissions associated with the
upstream and downstream life cycle of our products, processes and services.

Geopolitics

Geopolitical events occur at the intersection of geographical factors, political decisions, legal regulations, cultural

differences and local impacts of climate change. Conducting an influential geopolitical risk assessment helps

companies mitigate risk exposure. With this assessment, companies can proactively manage the threats that
escalating international and internal political tensions threaten their operations, performance, and culture.

Due to its location, Turkey is often in close contact with political, climatic and economic crises. Turkey is
highly dependent on imported natural gas, which can be affected by economic risks or the political attitudes
of importing countries. This makes the production sector highly sensitive to geopolitical risks. Geopolitics is a
material issue for EBPB’s operations. We aim to ensure our energy security by investing in renewable energy and
less harmful fossil fuels such as LNG in order to eliminate the possible negative effects of both temporary and
long-term geopolitical crises.

The Green Deal, a set of policy initiatives by the European Commission to make Europe climate neutral by 2050,

has the potential to create cooperation between the Europian Union and Turkey to work towards identical
objectives. As one of the primary exporters to Europe, Turkey's integration into global supply chains and the

attracting of green investments to Turkey is a significant upside for us in addition to maintaining and improving
our competitiveness in exports. After ratification of the Paris Agreement and committed to 2053 carbon neutral

target declared in 2021, Turkey is working on the new legislation related to climate change, in line with the
Green Deal.

As a global player active in Turkey and Europe, we are actively following the geopolitical agenda in order to steer
our strategies in the right direction.

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The Circular Economy

We believe that a ‘circular economy’ is a rational way to ensure sustainable production and create responsible

consumption models. The circular economy rests on responsible resource use, design for longevity and
functionality, eliminating the concept of waste and partnering with consumers. In other words, this is an
attractive model for sustainable growth over time.

Moving forward from this premise, we measure environmental impact of our products from raw material
procurement to the disposal phase. Our activities, which include sectors that consume intense energy, raw
materials, and water for now, are critical areas for change when combating the climate crisis. With this
transformation, we believe it will be possible to carry out our production, which corresponds to global needs, by
considering the needs of society and the environment. In order to show that we respect the world we live in

through tangible actions, we are using our resources efficiently and to produce without removing the capacity

of nature to renew itself.

EBPB’s prioritized initiatives are energy and water efficiencies, raw material reduction, waste and emission

management. We are already aware that the journey of a resilient system has an ever-evolving structure, and
there is a long way to go. We reformulate our commitment to nature in our production lines, and beyond, in line
with the principles of the circular economy.

Design lies at the center of our operations and circular design is a thinking process which covers the entire life
cycle of the product at the beginning, during the design. To guide the design of more circular products, we have

initiated the VitrA Circular Design Principles:

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Choose low impact materials.

• Prioritize local resources to minimize transport
• Replace hazardous substances with green chemistry
• Use sustainably produced or recycled materials to reduce
resource footprint

Avoid production waste.

• Maximize product commonalities
• Minimize material use
• Design for zero waste during production

Reduce weight and size.

• Simplify products
• Eliminate unnecessary components
• Use light-weighted materials and compact designs to
decrease transport volume

Aim for durability.

• Imagine enduring appeal and functionality
• Develop high quality products that look beautiful and
work well for years
• Create a forceful response to the throw-away culture

Strive for multipurpose functionality.

• Envisage one product for different ages and needs
• Combine functions to increase convenience and reduce
consumption

Maximize compatibility.

• Look for styles that adapt easily to new trends
• Strive for consonance with other VitrA products

Plan for upgradeability & refurbishment.

• Envision easy and economical installation and repair
• Shape parts for easy upgrading to new performance
levels

Consider the entire product cycle.

• Design with the end in mind
• Consider new lives for product components or materials

• Think “zero waste”

Think packaging

• Choose packaging materials that can be repurposed
or recycled
• Consider non-toxic biodegradable options for disposal

Choose low impact

materials

Avoid

production waste

Reduce

weight and size

Aim for

durability

Strive for

multipurpose functionality

Maximize

compatibility

Plan for upgradeability &

refurbishment

Consider the entire

product cycle

Think

packaging

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Material Management

Producing with taking into account the self-renewal capacity of nature is a way of respecting the ecosystem.
We strengthen our understanding of quality service aligned with caution for limited resource use. We are
transforming ourselves and our supply chain to use less basic raw materials, packaging, plastics and paper. Our

actions serving this purpose are as below:

Responsible Procurement

We try to procure renewable forest products, primarily seeking out FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) suppliers

and also encourage our suppliers to switch to sustainable forestry practices. Our German brand burgbad is a

member of PEFC (Forest Certification Program) since 2014. FSC certified products are already being used in the

packagings and we try to extend our efforts in sustainable packaging with our innovation team.

We value voluntary sustainability standards in order to improve our understanding of ‘sustainable’ products. The

Eqio product manufactured by burgbad has been awarded the highly sought-after Blue Angel ecolabel. burgbad

is the first bathroom furniture manufacturer in Germany’s three-tier distribution system to offer a collection with

the Blue Angel ecolabel. Additionally, in our German operations, we only use recycled paper with the Blue Angel

ecolabel for our office communications and business correspondence.

Localization

We prioritize localization in the supply chain. We use local resources in our production, in order to reduce our

carbon footprint and to strengthen the socio-economic structure in the communities we work in. In our Turkey

operations, 74% of the raw materials we use in production in 2021 are supplied from local suppliers.

Detailed information.

We avoid using unnecessary raw materials in packaging. We reduced the amount of packaging to an extent
by unifying the packaging of our products. We reduced our dependence on the material by reusing the waste

nylon and plastics.

For example, by using less shrink nylon in packaging, we achieved the same function and ended the unnecessary

use of tons of nylon. By reducing the micron thickness of the nylon bags, fewer (kg) nylon bags will be supplied,

leading to planned savings of more than 2.5 tons of plastic every year. With a project implemented in December

2021, used nylons will be henceforth be recycled and used in repackaging, and more than 30% of the total nylon

usage will be met from scrap nylon. (details in Business Plastic Initiative part in Waste Management section).

With four different projects ongoing since 2018, 88 tons of raw materials and 220 m³ of water were recovered
annually on the Santekhnika site.

In order to support our self-efficiency in packaging and prevent excessive order amounts, we plan to prepare

boxes with low annual usage in the factory. In this way, we aim to prevent packaging boxes from being scrapped,
and gain material resistance that will positively affect our supply chain and purchasing processes.

Cardboard pans that were scrapped during packaging operations will be cut and used as intermediate
separators of 312,039 cardboard plated used between products. By cutting and recycling cardboard waste, 650
thousand less purchases will be made of cardboard separators with an annual use of more than 2 million units.

Green Packaging

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Prevention

Recycling

Recovery

Disposal

Waste Management

EBPB considers waste as "valuable material not found where it should be". By adopting an approach where
'nothing is wasted', we send most of our output to internal and external industrial symbiosis activities; and as the
last resort we ensure everything is recycled.

EBPB is the first in its industry in Turkey that is complied with ISO 14001, which includes international
environmental management system standards (1998). Additionally, ISO 14024 Environmental Labels and
Declarations inclusion was attained in 2011, again as a first.

Having Zero Waste as our ultimate goal, the rate of re-used or recovered waste is reached 75-80% in the period

between 2019 to 2021. The Zero Waste Management System, which covers the prevention of waste, more

efficient use of resources, prevention and reduction of waste generation, separate collection and recycling at the
source, was established in 2021 and a Zero Waste Certificate, valid for 5 years, was obtained.

Our system for the management of waste includes effective and efficient implementation, monitoring,
information flow and reporting. Prior to installing this system, the current waste model was analyzed; deadline
for implementation was set; equipment needed was defined; training for target audiences was delivered;

information was communicated.

Despite the 16.6% increase in production in the 2021, the total industrial waste has increased by 41.5%, and

industrial waste per ton has increased by 27%. In last 3 years, production has increased by 22.4% while
total industial waste has increased 13.9%, and industrial waste per ton has decreased by 5.7% in 2019-2021.

Hazardous waste produced per ton in 2021 has decreased by 19%. In the same period, the amount of recycled

paper has increased by 34.3% with 1477 tons. The total amount of recycled waste increased by 8.4% in the same
period. 78% of all waste from production has been recovered. The detailed table can be seen as

Appendix III.

Most
Preffered

Least
Preffered

Re - use

140

Total Waste Disposed Index

2019

2020

2021

100

110

120

130

135,7

100,8

130,3

Prevention

Recycling

Recovery

Disposal

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In order to expand the scope of waste management, EBPB has executed 20 different projects in 2021. These are

detailed in the following sub-headings, together with the savings achieved:

Towards Sustainable Packaging:

We have reduced our disposable products and packages to avoid waste. On

the burgbad side, we have been receiving most of the raw material in the same polypropylene boxes since 2014.
We rent and rotate storage containers of semi-liquid raw materials. We take care to use the same containers
until they are unusable. burgbad aims to produce 25% less waste by 2023 compared to 2014.

• Additionally, we are executing ‘multi packaging’ of our products. The use of cardboard/nylon packaging and

documents (paper) used in products will be reduced with the transition to bulk packaging instead of giving

products in single packages.

Internal & External Symbiosis:

• Wastewater treatment sludge (non-hazardous), discarded ceramic products, discarded plaster molds are

reused as alternative raw materials in the cement and tile industry.

• FFC (Fine Fire Clay) product scraps are reused in our own process.

• Nearly half a million tons of waste, which could be disposed of in 15 years, was recycled as an alternative raw
material through internal and external industrial symbiosis practices. The relevant amount corresponds to 25
thousand earthmoving trucks.

Reducing Material Dependence:

Without compromising the quality of service, we try to prevent waste by

making our products lighter and by reducing the thickness of some of our products.

Some of our projects aiming to provide material and energy savings by ligthening and reducing the materials are:

• Mirror production: Transition was made from 4 mm to 3 mm thickness.

• Some of our furniture models have been lightened by switching from MDF to chipboard. In our MDF products,

MDF thickness has been changed from 18 mm to 16 mm.

• Styrofoam use in Adeo washing areas has been discontiuned.
• Lightening studies were carried out on brass armature productions.
• Amount of re-cutting has been reduced for many products.

Recycling:

Most of the time, recycling is much more beneficial than disposal, both economically and

environmentally. Thanks to our recycling practices at Santekhnika, we recover more than 70 tons of extra

material every year.

• We reuse 80% of our waste from bathroom production. This means avoiding the use of an additional 70

thousand tons of virgin raw material and the disposal of the same substance.

EBPB recycles 61 thousand tons of waste

Disposed Waste

Recycled Waste

61,141

80%

15,527

20%

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1158

Barrel Oil

415,5

MWh

electricity

2968

ton GHG

emission

1665

m2 storage

space

72.4 tons of Plastic Recycling means...

Our new targets for 2022 are as follows:
• To deploy the waste shrink recycling system and the facility we commissioned in 2021 and recycle 170 tons of

shrink nylon from second packaging until the end of 2022.
• Complete training to raise the level of awareness about plastic types and recycling within the organization and
repeat this training on an annual basis.
• Examine our entire plastic packaging portfolio and determine which of our packaging materials to be
optimized.

Business Plastic Initiative (IPG)

Established by TUSIAD, the Business Plastics Initiative (IPG), requires commitments regarding products and
product packaging. The reduction targets of EBPB for 2021 for construction products as follows:
• To reduce the use of plastic in product packaging and eliminate the use of 25 tons of PE per year: We exceeded
this goal as 78.2 tons.
• To reduce 25 tons for 6 months, starting at the end of Q2: Thanks to supplier cooperation, we decreased from
120 microns to 100 microns in the first phase in January 2021. Building on this, we reduced from 100 microns to
90 microns at the start of Q2 and used a total of 78.2 tons less shrink nylon in 2021 by performing an 11-month

application instead of a 6-month application.

According to the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change’s "Zero Waste" methodology, this

saving of 78.2 tons of plastic gave us 3,206 kg of CO2 (greenhouse gas) saving .

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APPENDIX

Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) Projects

EBPB became one of the first groups within Eczacıbaşı Group to switch to Zero-Based Budgeting, an agile
management strategy focused on cost and efficiency. ZBB is an executive commitment of Eczacıbaşı Group.

Unlike traditional budgeting techniques, previous years are not taken as a basis in Zero-Based Budgeting;
instead, all business owners prepare their budgets on an activity basis, starting from scratch. In addition,
within the scope of the same process, cross-functional brainstorming meetings are held where productivity
opportunities are discussed on a cost category basis. The projects determined at these meetings are followed up

systematically the following year as efficiency and value creation projects.

First implementation was in 2020, this technique has created over EUR 7.5 million value over 160 projects and

continued in 2021. About EUR 2 million of this value came from 34 sustainability projects. In addition, more than

200 team members involved in the process were rewarded according to the project achievements, and steps
were taken to ensure the continuity of the process by reaching more stakeholders.

ZBB in Eczacıbaşı Building Products - Bathroom by numbers:

Packaging

Material

Printing &

Paper

Natural Gas

Electricity

Other

We Design

With Purpose

We believe that we can overcome sustainability challenges by

designing for human well-being and the environment.

•

Inclusive Design & Products

•

Wellbeing in the Workplace

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Inclusive Design & Product

The bathroom experience we create serves inclusively the hygiene and wellbeing of all people, regardless of age,

gender, ability, and condition.

Design For All

EBPB believes that every user deserves the same level of comfort in the bathroom. In the VitrA design process, we

use ‘Design for All’ principles to ensure that our bathrooms meet this goal by adjusting to people's changing needs

over time. Bathroom design that is accessible, safe, functional, and respectful is at the heart of our approach.

Inclusive Bathroom Design: As We Age

In collaboration with Art & Design and Health & Social Care Research Centers at Sheffield Hallam Universities

Lab4living, we conducted research directly with older people from local communities to identify the challenges
of bathroom use that come with age. The outcomes of the research aim to help and address these issues with a

view to highlighting the benefits of designing bathroom spaces more inclusively.

For many people, significant physical and cognitive changes are two principal aspects of aging. Benefitting from
our research, we improved our design to generate more inclusive, ‘family-friendly’ spaces that facilitate users’

requirements as they age or as their health or mobility needs change.

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Wellbeing & Hygiene

As VitrA We Are Defining The Standards Of The New Norm For Public Hygiene.

Hygiene is the sum of all applications developed and precautions taken to protect people’s health and prevent
the spread of diseases. Our priority has always been human health. That is why we have been pioneering for all
these years to create the most salubrious bathrooms in every sphere, from homes through to schools, hospitals,
hotels, restaurants and all other public spaces. We know how important is to maintain the hygiene barrier to
stay healthy, so we work towards both personal and environmental hygiene. For consistent hygiene we engineer

solutions that provide maximum hygiene benefits with minimal effort .

Detailed Information

How it works

The VitrA Touch-free Bidet starts the wash

when the sensor detects the user's hand,

and stops when it detects the hand a second time

This means there is no need to worry about

who may have used the QC before you.

Flushing

The VitrA Touch-free WC Seat closes automatically

when the user stands up and moves away,

and the toilet flushes only after the lid is shut.

This prevents the risk of bioaerosol contamination

via inhalation or contact with surfaces. It also guarantees

a clean WC pan.

After flushing

After the toilet is flushed, the toilet lid opens again

and is ready for the next user.

Approach

The V-Care Smart Panel drop shape lights on

when the V-Care Smart Panel sensor has detected

the user.

The WC is ready for use without the need to touch

any surface.

Direct contact with

contaminated objects

and surfaces

Inhalation of

bioaerosols spread

from toilet

Patogen residues

due to inadequate

personal hygiene habits

Patogen growth on

contaminated objects

and surfaces

Patented Technologies

Rimless W

Rim-ex

Cleaning agent tank

(WC, urinal, w

ashbasin) V

itrA Fresh

Bidet nozzle cleaning

V-Care Smart Toilet

Antim

icrobial seat c

over

Antifingerprint &

Antibacteria

l coating

(CC Panel

)

Antibacterial coating

eram

ic glaze) V

itrA H

ygiene

Hydrophobic coating

(Ceramic glaze) VitrA Clean

HEALTH

Ambient
Hygiene

(Active)

Ambient
Hygiene
(Passive)

Personal
Hygiene

Auto

ap d

isp

ense

Adjustable water pressure

V-Care Smart Toilet

justab

ozzle p

osition

V-C

are Sm

art T

oile

Air dryin

V-Care Sm

art Toile

Lady washing

V-Care Smart Toile

flu

, u

rin

Auto faucet

Auto open-close seat cover

V-Care Smart Toilet

itr

GIENE BAR

RIE

Touchless control

V-Care Smart Panel

V-Care

art Seat Cover

Mechanical / EN1717 bidet

Aquacare

Patented Technologies

Bidet nozzle cleaning

HEALTH

Ambien

Hygiene

(Active

)

Hygiene

(Passive

)

Persona

Hygien

isp

Adjustable water pressure

V-Care Smart Toilet

justab

ozzle p

osition

V-C

are Sm

art T

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Air dryin

V-Care Sm

art Toile

Lady washing

V-Care Smart Toile

to flu

(WC

, u

rina

Auto faucet

Auto open-close seat cover

V-Care Smart Toilet

Touchless control

V-Care Smart Panel

Mechanical / EN1717 bidet

Aquacare

Approach

The V-Care Smart Panel drop

shape lights on when the

V-Care Smart Panel sensor has

detected the user.

The WC is ready for use

without the need to touch

any surface.

How it works

The VitrA Touch-free Bidet

starts the wash when the sensor

detects the user's hand, and

stops when it detects the hand

a second time.

This means there is no need

to worry about who may have

used the QC before you.

Flushing

The VitrA Touch-free WC Seat

closes automatically when the

user stands up and moves away,

and the toilet flushes only after

the lid is shut.

This prevents the risk of

bioaerosol contamination

via inhalation or contact with

surfaces. It also guarantees a

clean WC pan.

After flushing

After the toilet is flushed, the

toilet lid opens again and is

ready for the next user.

Public Hygiene – Touch Free Experience

As the pandemic period demonstrated us, hygiene in public spaces is more important than ever; a complete

touch free experience is vital. EBPB’s flagship brand VitrA is one of only a few providers in the global market that

can offer a touch free toilet experience and stands out for its ability to provide a complete product portfolio.

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2019

2020

2021

Rimless

48%

61%

57%

With Rim

52%

39%

43%

2019

2020

2021

Rimless

With Rim

49%

51%

64%

36%

66%

34%

VitrA Rim-Ex - Rimless Technology

• VitrA Rim-Ex rimless WC bowls are free of the channels and holes that can harbour harmful bacteria and
micro-organisms.

• The patented system flushes every part of the WC bowl.
• The VitrA Rim-Ex rimless WC bowls provides a 25% better flush than the industry standard by leaving only a 65

mm unwashed area from the top compared to 85 mm gap against european standards.
• Compared to standard pans, it is 95% more hygienic and easier to clean.
• With the help of all innovative features of VitrA Rim-Ex rimless WC bowls need less effort for daily cleaning
routine and provide more sustainable user experiance by requiring less water and cleaning agents.

Ion-Rich Technology That inhibits the Growth Of Harmful Bacteria

VitrA Hygiene, which coats all VitrA ceramicware, inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria by 99.9%. By disrupting the

cellular structure of bacteria that cling to the surface during use, it prevents them from proliferating into a colony.

VitrA V-Care Smart Toilet

Table-2: share of percentage of rimless WC Pan in the overall portfolio

• It is designed to offer the best toilet experience with its innovative features including adjustable water use,

drying options and air purifications.

• Different washing options, adjustable nozzle, water&seat temperature control are the relaxing and hygienic

features to get gentle and comprehensive personal water based cleaning while reducing the need for toilet
paper for a more sustainable life.

• Touch free toilet experience is the standard of V-Care technology to ensure hygiene concerns
• Remote control, mobile app, voice control and child mode are the options for personalised preferences and

guarantee both the accessibility for all and inclusivity.

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burgbad,

which was founded in 1946, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Turkish Eczacıbaşı Group since 2010.

During earlier times, its activities focused on the production of wooden construction kits and shelves. Today,
burgbad is a global market leader offering compelling bathroom furniture solutions in all segments – from family-
friendly bathrooms in lacquer, wood, veneer or country style to design-oriented product lines and timelessly
classic collections, all the way to individual, architecturally progressive concepts for entire rooms – and generate
a considerable share of our sales through distribution as private labels for our customers.

burgbad was therefore awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, numbers among the top 5% of rated companies in the
furniture manufacturing industry in more than 160 countries.

Due to the requirements and segments it services, burdbag has been issuing sustainability reports since 2014

and it has presently identified four material topics to work on which are;

•

Responsibility in the supply chain,

•

Employee satisfaction

•

Development of sustainable products

•

Climate protection in production and at sites

Responsiblity In The Supply Chain

In order to ensure a sustainable supply chain, burgbad uses a combination of several approaches: choosing the

suppliers carefully, staying in contact with them, requiring them to comply with the company's Code of Conduct

and performing risk assessments. burgbad prefers to work with German (83%) and European suppliers (98.8%)

so as to prevent exploitation, uphold quality and safeguard regional jobs. burgbad has set particular goals for the
period 2020 to 2023, considering and addressing the requirements of the National Action Plan and the German
Supply Chain Act.

Employee Satisfaction

burgbad seeks to attract younger generations into its team and due to the aging population in Germany
and among workforce, the decreasing share of apprentices is a major concern. To overcome this risk of

a deteriorating age structure, burgbad invests in the development of young talent and further training,

collaborating with Industrial Chambers and schools. In 2020, the Schmallenberg site was once again certified
a “family-friendly company”. Women employees consist of about one third of the total workforce and among

white-collar staff, there is a balanced ratio of men and women. In management positions that report directly
to the executive board, women accounted for 22.2 %. 94.5 % of the employees have a collective bargaining

agreement or a company-specific agreement.

Development Of Sustainable Products

As a manufacturer of top-quality bathroom furniture, burgbad works to contribute climate neutrality, efficiency,

and waste reduction aims along the entire value chain.

burgbad develops bathroom furniture that delivers clear added value for its users; relying on quality, aesthetics,
durability and functionality and the guarantee that products have been produced under fair conditions and
are free of harmful substances. It’s entire range of furniture has been awarded a Class A emissions rating and

the Golden M quality label. In 2020, burgbad defined ‘eco-design’ as an overarching mission for sustainable

corporate governance and added it to their agenda. In 2019, burgbad decided to increase the percentages of
recycled materials in the raw materials purchased. Half of its production materials are wood based, followed

by fillers, ceramic washbasins, mirrors and glass. More than 90% of the wood-based materials come from
PEFC-certified forests.

Eqio, the best selling product range, has proved itself as a universally compatible bathroom furniture collection
that is suitable for bathrooms of any size and blends in with a wide variety of styles while providing extremely

good value for money. The collection satisfies high expectations in terms of customizability and function as well.
It was certified with the Blue Angel in 2020.

Additionally, the new Mya series is made of solid wood. All the wood is PEFC-certified, and virtually no composite

materials are used.

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Climate Protection in Production And At Sites

In order to reduce its negative impacts, burgbad has been working since 2014 to lower the overall energy
consumption and increase the share of renewable energies in the energy mix, aiming to reach climate neutral
in production.

Between 2014 and 2020, burgbad has reduced CO2 emissions per unit produced by 68.6% until 2020. Since
2016, it has been using off-setting for unavoidable emissions. As a member of the Development and Climate

Alliance, the CO2 offsets are specifically channeled into climate protection projects in emerging and developing
countries in order to generate a co-benefit in those countries. In 2018 and 2019, burgbad invested in Godawari
Power and Ispat Limited (GPIL), a Gold Standard climate protection project in India. It enables the operation of a

20 MW biomass power plant in Siltara, Raipur, and creates local jobs and income opportunities.

burgbad is a member of the German Quality Assurance Association for Furniture (DGM) and has joined its

Climate Pact for the Furniture Industry. According to the DGM guidelines, burgbad’s business activities were

climate neutral in the financial years 2016 to 2020. Since 2015, burgbad has continuously reduced paper

consumption; targeting – 50 % by 2023. In Germany, burgbad only uses recycled paper with the Blue Angel

ecolabel for office communications and business correspondence.

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APPENDIX

Certificates

Superior quality and reliable versatility are hallmarks of the VitrA brand firmly rooted in a long tradition of innovation. Coupled with a resolve to meet the challenges of urban living through constant multi-disciplinary investigations

into needs, desires and choices, they serve as a fountainhead of ideas to release the true potential of bathroom design in modern urban architecture.

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Turkey

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France

Australia

Israel

Malaysia

Norway

Belgium

Switzerland

China

Global

ABOUT

WE CARE FOR NATURE

WE DESIGN WITH PURPOSE

WE WORK FOR A BETTER FUTURE

WE THRIVE FOR CULTURAL & INSTITUTIONAL PROGRESS

APPENDIX

Communication & Raising Awareness

We focus on increasing awareness on use of more sustainable bathroom products, which decrease water and

other resource use and serve everyone’s needs inclusively. With this in mind, EBPB has organized a series of CSR

events and campaigns in 2021 under the ‘care for nature’ and ‘design with purpose’ as follows:

The Eczacıbaşı Hygiene Project

The Eczacıbaşı Hygiene Project is an international award-winning project launched in 2007 that aims to enhance

the physical, intellectual and emotional environments of boarding schools serving students from rural and
low-income regions in Turkey.

In collaboration with the Selpak brand, we are renovating the bathrooms and showers of Regional Boarding
School dormitories and school buildings, ensuring that students know healthy personal care and hygiene
practices, and supplying renovated schools with cleaning materials and basic supplies. Partnering with the
Ministry of Education to determine the schools most in need we have rolled out the project to more than

19,500 students at 57 schools around Turkey as of end-2021. Our goal is to extend the project to 60 schools in

all by 2022.

In 2021, Eczacıbaşı measured the social return on investment of the Hygiene Project for 2018 to 2020, showing
increased student awareness of good personal hygiene practices, greater self-confidence, improved focus,

stronger academic performance, higher motivation and enhanced social relationships.

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