STRATEGIC REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE CONTINUED SS TRTR AA TETE GG II CC R R EE PP OO RR TT GG OO VEVE RR NANNAN CC EE 02 FF II NANNAN Creating a better environment CC IALIAL S S TT AA Introduction Highlights TT EE Our natural world continues to endure MM EE the impact of human activity in many NN TT areas, such as plastic waste pollution, 63.6% SS water scarcity, and habitat destruction. of waste recycled in 2023, compared Businesses are expected, by society, to with 58.8% in 2022 (tonnes) FF UU help combat these challenges. As well as RR TT tackling climate change, our work to HH EE create a better environment centres on: RR – Minimising impacts. 100% INF INF of wood used in vehicles Forest – Maximising sustainable materials. OROR – Boosting biodiversity. Stewardship Council (‘FSC’) certified MM AA TT II In 2023, key activities included: ONON – Starting a dedicated project 2 to eliminate single-use plastic biodiversity management plans for packaging waste. Gaydon and St Athan – Continuing research into the use of more sustainable materials in UN Sustainable Development Goals our products. – Completing 3-year biodiversity management plans for Gaydon and St Athan. ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2023 48