Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Circular Economy
• Materials Management
• Waste Reduction
• Resource Efficiency
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
• Renewable Materials
• Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Content
• Employee Safety
• Employee Engagement
• Supplier Relationships
• Code of Conduct Compliance
• Responsible Supply Chain
• Corporate Transparency
• Climate Change Mitigation

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved zero waste to landfill at WINPAK Portion Packaging (WPP), Toronto.
• Reduced GHG emissions (specific numbers not provided, but improvement noted compared to 2017 baseline and CDP scores of B- and B achieved).
• Introduced ReFresh™ recycle-ready products with a lower carbon footprint.
• Implemented energy efficiency measures resulting in significant improvements (specific numbers not provided).

Social Achievements

• Maintained zero incident objective during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Supported frontline workers and communities during COVID-19 through various initiatives (face shield production, hand sanitizer donations, employee fundraising).
• Employees rated WINPAK “extremely well” in the 2019 Employee Engagement Survey regarding workplace safety.

Governance Achievements

• Maintained 100% compliance with the Code of Conduct.
• Achieved CDP scores of B- and B, demonstrating progress in corporate transparency.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations and supply chains.
• Meeting increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging.
• Reducing GHG emissions across all scopes of activity.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented COVID-19 safety protocols (remote work, social distancing, etc.).
• Developed and launched ReFresh™ recycle-ready products.
• Implemented energy management program (EMP) and various energy efficiency projects.
• Engaged with suppliers to identify lower-carbon footprint innovations.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Compliance with WINPAK’s Code of Conduct.
• Engagement with suppliers to identify lower-carbon footprint innovations.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ReFresh™ product line

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Circular Economy
• Low carbon footprint solutions
• Reduced material consumption
• Recycle ready/recyclable solutions
• Renewable materials
• Post-consumer recycled content
• Health & Safety
• Employee Engagement
• Responsible Supply Chain
• Energy Intensity Reduction
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
• Landfill Waste Reduction

Environmental Achievements

• 9.3% reduction in energy intensity at Winnipeg Division compared to 2017 baseline.
• 12% reduction in landfill waste over several years.
• Toronto site achieved zero waste to landfill status in 2020.
• Approximately 100MT of cores and film recycled due to core stripper investment.
• Commercialized several new innovations with PCR PET content, reducing GHG emissions by 30%.

Social Achievements

• Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 19% vs 2019.
• WINPAK Portion Packaging (Toronto, ON) recorded zero lost-time injuries in 2020.
• WINPAK Portion Packaging (Sauk Village, IL) achieved one million working hours without a lost-time injury.
• WINPAK Films (Senoia, GA) reached one million hours worked without a lost-time incident in June 2020.
• Launched Wiicare®, a global brand for healthcare packaging in collaboration with WIPAK.

Governance Achievements

• Achieved a B- score in the 2020 CDP submission.
• Implemented Life Cycle Cost Analysis for new equipment purchases.
• Partnered with Sedex to manage supply chain risks and ensure an ethical supply chain.
• Regularly review and use Code of Conduct to guide actions and decision-making.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Meeting the increasing demand for sustainable packaging.
• Achieving zero landfill waste.
• Reducing energy consumption.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adopted virtual and hybrid selling and servicing methods.
• Invested in new technologies and innovations for sustainable packaging.
• Implemented energy conservation measures and monitoring.
• Improved recycling processes (e.g., core stripper investment).
• Collaborated with industry organizations to advance recycling infrastructure.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Partnered with Sedex to manage supply chain risks and ensure an ethical supply chain.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ReFresh™ recycle ready packaging film
• EcoWrap recyclable paper overwrap
• PCR PET content innovations
• Recyclable cellulose-based packaging
• Down-gauged packaging solutions

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Health & Safety
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Circular Economy
• Responsible Supply Chain
• Employee Engagement
• Corporate Transparency

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity by 7.5% in 2022 vs 2017 baseline
• Reduced waste to landfill by 477MT in 2022
• Increased sales volume by well over 250% in 2022 for recycle-ready flexible packaging
• Nearly 50% of electricity consumed comes from renewable sources

Social Achievements

• Reduced TRIR to 2.44 (32% improvement from 2017 baseline)
• Increased suppliers meeting responsible supplier criteria to 64% of direct spend
• Achieved a score of “A-“ from CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)

Governance Achievements

• Achieved an “A- “Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) from CDP in 2022 (5th consecutive year)
• Third-party verification of Scopes 1 and 2 emissions (Scope 3 to be added soon)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Unusual droughts and wildfires impacting supply chain
• Potential for active hurricane season disrupting supply chain
• Need to drastically reduce emissions across all aspects of the business

Mitigation Strategies

• Contingency plans developed
• Collaboration with suppliers and customers to implement sustainable packaging solutions
• Investment in new technologies and designs
• Securing PCR content availability and recyclability of products
• Broadening involvement with new recycling technologies

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 64% of direct supplier spend met responsible supply chain criteria

Responsible Procurement

• Code of Conduct
• Engagement with suppliers on sustainability goals

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events (droughts, wildfires, hurricanes)

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts towards sustainable packaging

Opportunities

• Development of low-carbon packaging solutions
• Increased demand for sustainable packaging

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CDP, GHG Protocol

Certifications: ISCC PLUS (Winnipeg, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights), How2Recycle® (pre-qualified films)

Third-party Assurance: Third-party verification of Scopes 1 and 2 emissions

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• ReForm & ReLam recycle-ready films
• RePouch recycle-ready pouches
• EcoWrap recyclable paper platform
• Flow Wrap ground protein packaging
• DuraShrink FV Flowvac shrink packaging
• Nuvo-Lid premium die-cut lid
• Medform all polyethylene medical forming film
• PCR APET forming and non-forming substrates
• PP IML containers