Climate Change Data

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Climate Change
  • Health & Safety
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

  • Recycles cardboard, metal, pallets, electronic waste and batteries; diverts organic waste to compost; implements water efficiency and recycling in cultivation process; designs facilities and dispensaries to minimize carbon emissions; strategically locates dispensaries to reduce patient travel and associated emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented COVID-19 safety measures including special store hours, curbside pickup, and dedicated pickup locations; ~42% of employees are minorities, with approximately 17% holding leadership roles; established a DEI committee; partnered with organizations like Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana and the National Cannabis Roundtable; awarded several diversity and inclusion awards.

Governance Achievements

  • Incorporating ESG risks into business management; assessing the financial materiality of ESG factors; engaging with internal stakeholders and investors; utilizing ESG frameworks like SASB and GRI to guide assessment.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimizing environmental impact of cannabis cultivation, processing, and sales; addressing climate change; maintaining health and safety during COVID-19.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implementing various environmental initiatives (recycling, water efficiency); implementing COVID-19 safety measures (special store hours, curbside pickup, etc.); strategic dispensary location selection to reduce emissions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Commitment to sourcing local materials and labor wherever possible

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI

Awards & Recognition

  • Tampa Bay Business Journal— Business of Pride award (2020)
  • Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year Award from Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana (2018)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • 100% Reclaimed water at our greenhouses
  • A number of our greenhouses do not require any electricity to operate and do not contain any fans or lights
  • Trulieve recycles cardboard, metal, pallets, electronic waste and batteries and diverts organic waste to compost
  • 74% of our stores utilize a recycling program

Social Achievements

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee develops and oversees the implementation of policies and initiatives
  • Goal is to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in four core areas: Workforce Development, Events & Partnerships, Supplier Diversity, and Social Equity
  • TruVets program
  • Local community engagement
  • Investment and jobs creation in majority minority communities
  • Patient advocacy and support

Governance Achievements

  • 50% Of our board members are women
  • 88% of our directors are independent
  • Lead Director structure
  • Annual election
  • Majority independent directors

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing state, local or other licenses
  • engaging in activities which currently are illegal under United States federal law and the uncertainty of existing protection from United States federal or other prosecution
  • regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations, including United States state-law legalization, particularly in Florida, due to inconsistent public opinion, perception of the medical-use and adult-use cannabis industry, bureaucratic delays or inefficiencies or any other reasons
  • any other factors or developments which may hinder market growth
  • reliance on management
  • the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability
  • competition, including from more established or better financed competitors
  • the need to secure and maintain corporate alliances and partnerships, including with customers and suppliers
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Diversity

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN Sustainable Development Goals

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed