BIRMINGHAM SUSTAINABILITY FORUM & BEIC TOUR In February, we attended the Sustainability Forum at the Millennium Point Birmingham, hosted by Hill & Smith PLC. On day one, we covered many ESG topics along with strategies for sustainable practices within asset HQ. We also took part in some fantastic brainstorming sessions with other businesses within the group. It was great to see what each company has already put in place in terms of sustainability, as well as future plans for continued improvement. On day two, we went on an informative tour of the Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre (BEIC) & Tyseley Energy Park, and came away with a wealth of knowledge and ideas that we’re looking forward to implementing.

OUR SECOND 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 Each month at asset International Structures , we will be discussing a wide range of topics linked to ESG and wellbeing. Our second 'ESG Matters' topic for 2023 was 'Love Your Pet', and we have included a brief snapshot above. February's talk was brought to us by Craig Evans, our Digital Marketing & Communications Executive. Craig discussed the numerous physical and mental health benefits of owning a pet. He also shared a personal case study with the team on how he and his wife dealt with losing a pet, and what steps they took to bring joy back into their lives These monthly talks help to raise awareness and offer support for our team members. We also encourage colleagues to talk about matters important to them, which gives these sessions a more personal feel.

ASSET INTERNATIONAL STRUCTURES DEMONSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES We are delighted to share that we have successfully verified our carbon footprint via Carbon Footprint Ltd . Carbon Footprint Ltd is committed to reducing carbon emissions at source, by making recommendations and setting targets to reduce carbon and energy spend within businesses. A main driver for us is minimising embodied carbon through sustainable, off-site modular construction. Being a carbon footprint assessed organisation enables us to demonstrate our responsibility to the environment, as well as uphold our key values as a business.

RADISSON BLU, GLASGOW | 2ND MARCH 2023 We had a fantastic time at the one-day Rail Scotland Conference in March, discussing our rail product range with exhibitors. We had several products to demonstrate on the day, including our FRP Rail Platform 3D models and FRP panel samples. On display we also had one of our BaFix TM Ballast Retention Systems, which has been specifically designed to reduce the levels of maintenance caused by the loss of the ballast shoulder over time. Attending events such as this put us at the heart of the rail infrastructure industry, and enable us to showcase our growing portfolio of innovative products.

WE SIT DOWN WITH VICTORIA MCTAVISH TO EMBRACE EQUITY In support of International Women’s Day , we sat down with our Senior Brand Designer & Project Coordinator Victoria McTavish to discuss her take on workplace equity. Although Victoria has come from the design industry, as part of her role at asset, she also gets involved in many different projects including recruitment, HR, employee wellbeing as well as health & safety. The industries Victoria has been a part of over the years have been predominantly male orientated, and ensuring that everyone (regardless of gender) is respected and treated equally has always been her main goal throughout her career. Victoria also commented on the increase she has experienced in the number of females entering the design and engineering sectors in recent years. She believes the key to diversification is educating the industry, employers and employees on the equity of an individual, in terms of ensuring that everybody has equal rights and is treated fairly.

CBS ARENA, COVENTRY | 8TH - 9TH MARCH 2023 Bridges 2023 was a great experience for all who attended the 2-day event. Being the design & supply consultants for such large structures, it was great to be able to show our customers actual parts that are used in infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond. Our new cross section of an FRP Bridge Girder was a big hit with attendees, as it showed a crucial component in the manufacture of FRP bridges. Our experienced sales team were also on hand to present our steel and concrete bridge solutions.

ASSET SUCCESSFULLY PASS ACHILLES AUDIT We are pleased to announce that we have successfully passed our Achilles audit and achieved the BuildingConfidence Accreditation . This accreditation demonstrates compliance with the Common Assessment Standard, UK Health & Safety Legislation and CDM Regulations 2015. It is also a key part in us identifying and managing the way we impact the planet, and how we conduct business in a transparent and sustainable way.

OUR THIRD 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 In line with British Science Week that took place in March, our third ESG Matters topic is ‘STEM’. Our Concrete Product Manager Sean Pattimore shared his thoughts with us on: • Why STEM education is so important • The challenges facing the engineering industry • What we can do to support and promote STEM education We also took part in a highly engaging exercise which perfectly demonstrated the problem-solving and critical thinking involved in STEM education. Watch this space to see how we progress with our involvement in local schools and promote STEM learning!

OUR FOURTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 Our fourth ESG Matters topic is ‘Stress Awareness’, ran by our Senior Sales Consultant for Rail, Graham Carson. Graham lead a really interesting presentation on the causes of stress, the mental, emotional and physical symptoms, as well as lots of ideas for reducing stress in our everyday lives. The mental wellbeing of our employees is paramount here at asset, and having conversations of this nature enable open communication for us as a business.

PARIS, FRANCE | 25TH - 27TH APRIL 2023 JEC World has been fantastic, we really enjoyed talking with you all! We’ve had some engaging conversations as well as new opportunities within the world of modular construction. Thank you for having us Paris, until next time! 🇫🇷

2ND - 5TH MAY, 2023 It’s Sustainability Week here at Asset HQ! We have an exciting schedule planned, which looks at a range of topics including managing our carbon footprint, ways to engage with our local community, as well as ideas for biodiversity. Sustainability Week is a perfect opportunity for us as a business to raise awareness of vital topics relating to ESG, as well as generating ideas as a team on what we can do to contribute to some really worthwhile courses. SUSTAINABILITY WEEK – DAY 1 The topics for Day 1 are Waste Management and looking at ways to reduce our Carbon Footprint. We had a series of engaging discussions around what we can do as a business and as individuals to reduce waste. We have agreed to help keep Wales tidy by volunteering for a litter picking day in our local area, which is currently being planned out. The second half of the day was dedicated to calculating our individual carbon footprints via: HERE . The calculation only took a few minutes to complete, and was truly eye opening to see the different results amongst the team! We are now looking at ways of reducing our individual figures in order to bring our overall scores down as much as possible. SUSTAINABILITY WEEK – DAY 2 On Day 2 we spoke about our potential involvement in STEM Learning UK via the support of See Science. We have already discussed why STEM is so important via our recent ESG Matters talk. What was covered in today’s session was how we could get involved, as well as brainstorming some ideas. We are really excited to explore STEM in more detail, so watch this space! SUSTAINABILITY WEEK – DAY 3 On Day 3, we planned out our next community engagement activity. We have decided as a team to donate any unwanted items to St David's Hospice Care. St David’s do amazing work within our local community, providing comprehensive care to patients, their families and carers facing life-limiting illnesses. To find out more, visit HERE SUSTAINABILITY WEEK – DAY 4 What a fantastic week it has been, and a great way to round up Sustainability Week here at Asset HQ! The theme for Day 4 was Biodiversity, a huge topic in itself… We decided to focus on bumblebees because of their importance to the planet. Victoria took us on an excellent journey into the significance of bumblebees, and what we can do to help conserve these BEEautiful creatures. 🐝 Enter a wildflower growing competition to help encourage bumblebees within our local area! 🌱 We all rolled up our sleeves and got to work, and will measure our progress in time for World Bee Day 2023. Watch this space!

OUR FIFTH 'ESG MATTERS' TALK FOR 2023 In line with Dementia Action Week, our latest ESG Matters talk focusses on raising awareness and seeing how we can help as a business. We learnt more about how dementia works as well as the misconceptions linked to the illness – It’s not called getting old, it’s called getting ill. If you are concerned that you or someone you’re close to may be experiencing signs of dementia, charities like Alzheimer's Society and Dementia UK have dedicated advice and support available.