Climate Change Data

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