Sustainability at Bottle Promotions a Garmin company

Garmin is committed to sustainability, and this commitment is reflected in our mission, vision, and values. Guided by company leadership, we conduct business responsibly to monitor our impact on people and the environment and to assess our financial results. We are committed to accomplishing what we say we will do and to serving all our stakeholders – including associates, business partners, communities, customers, and shareholders – for the long term.

As part of Garmin, we invite you to explore the Garmin corporate impact report for more insights into our sustainability initiatives.

Garmin’s promise

Our customers rely on Garmin products and services while enjoying activities both indoors and outdoors. We are committed to protecting the environment throughout all aspects of our business operations. We continually evaluate and improve our performance by establishing objectives that conserve resources, reduce our impact on the environment and fulfill requirements.

At Bottle Promotions, this is how we put this into practice:

• Production runs on 100% renewable energy

• Bottles are made of mono-material plastics → easy to recycle

• Post-production material is recycled in-house (recycling machine)

• Black bottles contain 15% recycled material

• Sedex 4-Pillar certified factory (meets strict standards for ethics, safety, environment & labour rights)

• Bottles last for years – a durable alternative to single-use / packaged water

• European suppliers to keep transport-related CO₂ emissions low

• Continuous improvement in recycling & waste management

• From 2026 onwards, we will partially compensate our CO₂ emissions with certified carbon credits that support clean-air projects

Why are the Tacx bottles not made of completely recycled materials yet?

Using recycled materials for food contact bottles is a great idea for sustainability, but there are many challenges to overcome. Bottles are food contact products and the regulations for the usage of recycled materials for these products are very strict.

The recycling process introduces complexity, making it difficult to guarantee the absence of contaminants. Meeting specific requirements for food and beverage packaging can be more challenging with recycled materials. Consistency and uniformity are crucial. Efforts are being made to improve recycling technologies and find innovative solutions.

Until then, prioritizing consumer safety and adhering to regulations is essential.

Sedex Pilar 4

We are very proud to announce our Sedex approval! We recently completed a successful Smeta audit and obtained a “Letter of Conformity” for the next three years. Sedex is a global platform that ensures responsible business practices across labor rights, health & safety, environment, and trade ethics. Our membership demonstrates our commitment to sustainability and meeting rigorous standards. Sedex is trusted by over 50.000 members in 150 countries.

Our Sedex code is ZC1060540. If you are also member of Sedex, we can set you up with a link so you can access all our details.

If you want to receive one of the below mentioned documents, please send an e-mail to [email protected]: Smeta report | Code of conduct (COC) | Food approval certificates | Declaration of conformity

REYCLING

Now, let’s talk about our Tacx bottles. We are proud to say that 15% of the material used in our bottles comes from post-industrial sources. We employ a grinding process to recycle the injection points, which are then reused directly in the production process (closed circuit). This means that 15% of every Tacx bottle is made from recycled material, reducing the demand for virgin resources.

Additionally, we have established a partnership with the “Plastic Company” to ensure that every rejected bottle is recycled. Through this collaboration, these bottles are transformed into small plastic flakes or processed into new plastic pellets. These recycled materials find new life in products such as plastic planters, ensuring that nothing shall be wasted.