As a matter of corporate philosophy, Encore is committed to intelligent environmental policies and
practices. Standard recycling procedures and ecologically sensible policies and practices have been
implemented throughout all aspects of our operations/facilities, and as it relates to new product
development and project management. Additionally, we insist on a similar operational philosophy from
our vendor-partners.

In accordance with our ongoing efforts to develop and manufacture products that positively contribute to healthy environments, Encore has completed testing for Indoor Air Quality certification, achieving SCS Indoor Advantage Gold for the majority of Encore products as well as select models under the Encore On-Q brand.

By attaining SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certification, we not only meet the criteria of BIFMA M-7.1 and X-7.1 (low-emitting office furniture systems and seating) but also the LEED-Commercial Interiors EQ 4.5 credit for Indoor Air Quality of office furniture. In addition, our customers and affiliates gain the added assurance that Encore’s product offering is held to such rigorous standards.

We will continue to strive towards developing products that positively contribute to healthy environments, as well as set new benchmarks for making sustainable improvements in all areas of our business. A representative example of other in-force measures Encore employs to support intelligent environmental policies include: