SUPPORTING SUSTAINABILITY 2026
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 2 2009 Alpha Laboratories’ Sustainability Journey 2018 2020 2022 2021 Recycled filler and boxes started being used in warehouse LaboraTree customer tree planting scheme launched. Over 3500 trees planted to date. (Data correct as of March 2026) New advanced Trisomet® trapezoidal roofing system and skylights installed Switched to paper tape for sealing packaging Building recladding Alpha Garden planted Alpha Woods project at Warsash
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 3 2024 2026 2025 2023 Participated in pilot of NHS Evergreen Supplier Sustainability Assessment Alpha Labs first company beach clean Solar panels installed First Carbon Reduction Plan - Detailed methodology for carbon footprint baseline Relaunch of Laboratree rewards to align with national wildlife charities and projects Annual Company Beach Clean Relaunch of our Alpha Aspire to Alpha Outreach Solar panels generated 28% of annual solar consumption in 2025 Tree planting event with PLANT Eastleigh LEDS installed throughout all business units Shakespeare Infant School maintenance E-Transit Van Net Zero targets Validated by SBTi
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 4 Our Sustainability Focus People We aim to support science education at all levels of engagement, increasing interest to secure a sustainable workforce for the future industry. Contributing to uplifting all areas of the community to mitigate social inequalities. Working with customers and suppliers to build a resilient supply chain with a focus on ethical behaviour and engagement in sustainability. Alpha Laboratories is focused on building a better world for future generations. Our internal strategy is centred around our three sustainability pillars: People, Planet, Culture. CULTURE PEOPLE PLANET Planet Taking ownership of our environmental impact and exploring sustainable solutions and opportunities to reduce this impact. Ensuring all members of the workforce understand the significance of sustainable procurement and looking to reduce our waste by choosing recycled or refurbished options. Culture Our people are our purpose and biggest asset. We all operate under a shared set of values which reflect the company’s commitment to innovation, empathy, growth, trust and responsibility. CULTURE PLANET PEOPLE
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 5 Office Practices Our adoption of ISO 14001, integrated with our ISO 9001 Environment and Quality management system accreditation, shows our commitment to accountability year on year. Annual audits ensure our operations are consistently limiting our negative impacts on the environment. Throughout our offices and operations Alpha works hard to incorporate processes to minimise waste and energy. Facility changes such as additional inhouse recycling opportunities and fostering the use of sustainable alternatives to everyday items help underpin cultural office expectations from staff. Within our printed communications we strive to choose the most sustainable options available, often opting for using recycled and seeded paper over standard print. With goals to ensure all marketing materials are purposefully chosen to be reusable and recyclable, and ensure any containing plastic are made with recycled materials. Our Warehouse operates with minimal plastic use and sustainable materials, switching to paper alternatives for tape and filler material, and opting for recycled boxes. Bubble wrap can be used for additional protection and is comprised of a minimum of 30% recycled content; all cooling packs are 100% reusable by the customer to ensure longevity of the product lifecycle. We have reduced polystyrene use for our frozen deliveries by investing in a thinner polystyrene liner, reducing the plastic use by up to 50% compared to our suppliers. Where possible we continue to reuse cartons and boxes from suppliers to increase the lifecycle of these products and reduce the environmental impact.
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 6 We are proud to have our near-term and Net Zero targets verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Reenforcing the company’s belief in our sustainability goals as we strive towards an achievable, better and more sustainable future for our industry. For more information on SBTi and the Science Based Target initiative Net Zero Standard, please visit: sciencebasedtargets.org/ Our Net Zero Target Alpha Laboratories Ltd commits to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 GHG emissions 60% by 2034 from a 2022 base year, and to measure and reduce its scope 3 emissions. Alpha Laboratories Ltd commits to reach net-zero by 2045. As part of this, it commits to reduce scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions 95% by 2045 from a 2022 base year. To view our carbon reduction projects please see our Carbon Reduction Plan and initiatives here: alphalabs.co.uk/carbon-reduction
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 7 Our Laboratree Scheme has been a consistent favourite with our customers since its inception in 2009. At the end of 2025 we have planted over 3500 trees on behalf of our customers. During 2025 we took an in-depth review of our Laboratree scheme and our ZAP gifts. To align them closer to our goals of a reduced environmental impact we now offer new ZAP gifts, these directly invest in the support and protection of our national species and environment. Customers can now convert their ZAP tokens for a donation to our chosen charities: Sussex Wildlife Trust, Scottish Wildlife Trust or The National Lobster Hatchery. How does it work? Register online and we will send you a LaboraTree collector’s card with your unique membership number. Apply the special tree tokens found on the outside of Fastrak® or ZAP™ tip packs to your collector’s card. When the card is full, return it Freepost to us and we’ll plant a tree on your behalf. We will record any ZAP tokens towards your additional gift and you will also receive your personalised e-certificate. Find out more at: alphalabs.co.uk/laboratree.
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 8 Fastrak® and FastZAP™ for the Future Fastrak and FastZAP pipette tip refill systems boast sustainable manufacturing and improved designs that ensure a reduced environmental impact. Compared to other products on the market, Fastrak and FastZAP are lighter, smaller, and overall use less packaging. The packaging has been designed to use the absolute minimal need of materials, helping to reduce weight and fuel needed for transportation. Tip refill systems use minimal packaging 9Production utilises 61% renewable energy 9Fastrak base made of bioplastic (plant derived) resin 995% renewable packaging material 9Uses vegetable based printing inks Find out more at: www.alphalabs.co.uk/tip-refills Packaging materials are fully recyclable Sustainable Products Did you know...? Fastrak pipette tip refills begin their sustainable journey right from production. Manufactured in a facility powered by 61% renewable energy, 30% of this energy is generated on-site through the factory’s own solar panels. Recyclable Bioplastic Stack Base Tip Platform Transfer Top Carton Images courtesy of Labcon Minimal Packaging Fastrak – extrathin tip wafer A typical tip tray from other brands
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 9 A wildlife-conscious recombinant alternative to the conventional LAL assay PYROSTAR™ Neo+ from FUJIFILM Wako is an endotoxin detection reagent that has been developed by recombinant technology to provide a synthetic LAL assay alternative, designed with wildlife conservation in mind. Clear Ethical and Environmental Advantages Neo+ offers a non-animal derived solution for bacterial endotoxin testing (BET) in research, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment manufacturing. By replacing conventional LAL reagents sourced from Atlantic Horseshoe Crabs, PYROSTAR™ Neo+ helps reduce the impact on wildlife, while facilitating the same high sensitivity as PYROSTAR™ ES-F. Concerns Animal welfare; captured, stored and transported out of water, restrained, bled. Increased global demand for medicines and medical equipment, thus a higher demand for LAL agent. Decreasing populations have lasting impacts on the food chain, potential complete ecosystem collapse. The Future Synthetic Alternatives: Replacing traditional LAL with recombinant reagents that are non-animal derived and no longer reliant on the crab. A step forward, the next generation includes the recombinant Cascade Reagent (rCR) which uses all three factors of the LAL cascade to detect endotoxins. Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) IUCN CONSERVATION STATUS: Vulnerable LAL reagents use crab blood for bacterial endotoxin testing in research, quality control and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and lab consumables used in the healthcare field. Biomedical Applications Over ONE MILLION individuals bled in 2022 Up to 30% mortality rate in facilities Elevated stress out of water triggers hypoxia and increases mortality. Increased Reproducibility More consistent results as there are less lot-to-lot variations due to use of recombinant technology as opposed to animal derived materials. Without Compromising Performance 3-Factor system which mimics the same cascade as traditional LAL. Same high sensitivity as the PYROSTAR™ ES-F. 3Rs of Animal Testing Compliance 3Rs principles of replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal testing. Replacing traditional animal derived reagents and reduces the impact on wildlife. For more information visit: www.alphalabs.co.uk/neo+
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 10 In February 2026, Alpha engaged with Eastleigh Borough Council through their PLANT Eastleigh tree planting scheme to help meet the goal of planting thousands of trees in the local Eastleigh and surrounding area by 2030. The wind and rain didn’t stop the brave 14 members of staff from planting saplings at Hatch Farm, Southampton. The rangers from PLANT Eastleigh helped educate and direct staff on the most efficient methods for planting the saplings, and why its important for the wildlife in the local area. It was estimated that staff managed to plant around 200 trees, helping uplift and support the local wildlife and biodiversity. We look forward to seeing how these trees continue to grow. This project was inspired by all our work from our Alpha Woods project in 2022, where staff helped plant over 70 trees at a local nature reserve in collaboration with Hampshire County Council, for the Queens Canopy Campaign – a celebratory campaign for the Queens Jubilee. Watch the video for an update on the Alpha Woods project. Tree Planting Volunteer Projects 2023 Alpha Woods Update
www.alphalabs.co.uk/sustainability 11 Our smaller projects range from volunteering to project donations. Alphas 2025 company beach clean took staff to Portchester Castle, Fareham, where 15 of our dedicated employees spent several hours removing litter from the beach. Several staff members undertook a litter survey on behalf of the Marine Conservation Society to better understand the types of litter being found in this location. From old finishing line to large plastics sheets, and bottle caps to shoes, a large range of litter was found here. Due to the sheltered position in the harbour, much of the litter found here has been washed up with the tide. Actively engaging our employees on our environmental impact is a key part of ingraining a culture of accountability. In 2023, Alpha provided a donation for the construction of a large polytunnel at Franchises Wood – an RSPB managed site in the New Forest. This polytunnel will help with the growing of young sapling trees during the first year of their lives. Once old enough the trees propagated from the site itself will be planted amongst its parents within the forest. The site of the polytunnel is adjacent to Cameron’s Cottage, an outdoor residential conservation learning centre for young adults (part of the Camerons Bespolka Trust), helping connect, educate, and engage young people with nature conservation and science. Other Environmental Projects
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