Auxly Cannabis Group Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2017
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Limited operating history in the cannabis industry.
- Risks associated with investing in pre-revenue Streaming Partners.
- Lack of control over the operations of Streaming Partners.
- Potential for non-compliance with regulations.
- Product liability risks.
- Volatility in the market price of shares.
- Competition in the cannabis industry.
- Risks inherent in agricultural operations.
- Equity price risk from holding equity investments.
- Risks associated with investing in private companies and illiquid securities.
- Risks of expansion into foreign jurisdictions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Conducting due diligence on Streaming Agreements.
- Securing funding for upfront payments for Streaming Agreements.
- Closely monitoring the cannabis industry and discussing trends with Streaming Partners.
- Engaging in discussions with management to monitor Streaming Partners without involvement in day-to-day operations.
- Implementing robust internal controls and compliance procedures.
- Maintaining insurance coverage for product liability.
- Actively pursuing new sources of funding.
- Diversifying investment portfolio.
- Implementing risk management strategies for equity investments.
- Establishing clear exit strategies for investments in private companies.
- Conducting thorough risk assessments before expanding into foreign jurisdictions.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Governance Achievements
- Established a Board comprised of a majority of independent directors in accordance with National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees.
- Adopted procedures to ensure the integrity of internal controls and management information systems; ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations; and prevent violations of applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to financial reporting and disclosure, violation of Auxly’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and fraud against shareholders.
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Social Achievements
- Named Licensed Producer of the Year at the O’Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala in June 2022.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Rising energy costs impacting cannabis cultivation.
- Competition from the illicit market.
- Restrictions on promotion and marketing.
- Negative publicity or consumer perception.
- Supply chain disruptions (implied, due to general discussion of supply chain risks).
Mitigation Strategies
- Simplified cultivation supply chain through acquisition of Auxly Leamington.
- Streamlining cultivation platform and reducing costs (closure of Auxly Annapolis and Auxly Annapolis OG facilities).
- Internal sales team to improve distribution and promotional expenditures.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Licensed Producer of the Year at the O’Cannabiz Industry Awards Gala (2022)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Awards & Recognition
- Licensed Producer of the Year in 2022