Climate Change Data

Indiva Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacting operations, customer demand, supply chain, staffing, and regulatory backlog.
  • Reliance on a single licensed facility (Indiva Facility) for production, making it vulnerable to various hazards.
  • Competition from other licensed producers and the illicit market.
  • Regulatory risks and changes in laws and guidelines.
  • Rising energy costs.
  • Product liability risks.
  • Product recalls and obsolescence.
  • Inventory shelf life.
  • Financing requirements for ongoing operations and expansion.
  • Onerous contract with Dycar Pharmaceuticals.
  • Management of growth and integration of acquired businesses.
  • Protection of intellectual property.
  • Conflicts of interest.
  • Limited operating history and history of net losses.
  • Unfavorable publicity or consumer perception.
  • Reliance on third-party transportation services.
  • Risks related to the U.S. regulatory system and compliance with TSXV Bulletin.
  • Security risks, including theft and privacy breaches.
  • Illicit supply of cannabis.
  • Global economic risks.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented procedures and protocols at its production facility and offices to mitigate COVID-19 risks.
  • Expanded production facility to 40,000 square feet.
  • Entered into supply agreements with additional provinces and added new products.
  • Developed processing and service arrangements.
  • Secured a strategic investment from Sundial Growers Inc. to settle outstanding debt and provide additional liquidity.
  • Implemented measures to manage growth and improve operational and financial systems.
  • Maintained insurance to protect assets, operations, and employees.
  • Amended the Dycar Agreement to extend timelines and adjust payment terms.
  • Continuously monitoring and responding to the evolving regulatory landscape.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Competitive pricing pressure in the flower category.
  • Improper classification of lozenges by Health Canada, resulting in a production pause.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Winding down the Artisan Batch brand to focus on edibles and extracts.
  • Consulting with advisors and considering next steps for lozenges, potentially including alternative packaging formats.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Health Canada reclassified certain lozenges as 'edibles' instead of 'extracts', halting production.
  • Termination of Dime Manufacturing and Licensing Agreement on January 16, 2024.
  • Negative cash flow from operating activities.
  • Negative working capital.
  • Accumulated deficit.
  • Need to raise additional financing.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Paused production of affected lozenges, consulting advisors for potential resolution.
  • Entered into a supply agreement with SNDL for distillate products.
  • Amended SNDL Loan, extending maturity date to February 24, 2026.
  • Engaged a financial advisor to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities