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Rooted in

SUSTAINABILITY

2023-2024 Environmental, Social,
and Governance Report

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Rooted in
Sustainability

As a company, our roots run deep. We were founded 80 years ago by father-and-son team Abraham and Phil Granovsky. Over the decades, the team grew, their ideas grew, and their operations grew, as the company responded to the evolving needs of new generations. But one thing remained unwavering: our dedication to building a responsible, sustainable company. At Atlantic Packaging, sustainability isn’t a trend; it’s woven into our DNA. We have always created high-quality packaging that is environmentally responsible. As innovators, we are committed to driving sustainability – at our company, within our industry, and for our customers – by creating packaging that is respectful of resources and our planet.

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Environmental Leadership

2030 Goal

Reduce scope 1 & scope 2 GHG emissions intensity (per MSF*) at our mills by
20%

2030 Goal

Reduce water consumption intensity (per MSF*) at our mills by
15%

2030 Goal

Reduce waste intensity (per MSF*) at our mills by
20%

*One thousand square feet

Atlantic Packaging has proudly been manufacturing predominantly recycled-based products since 1969

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People and Communities

2030 Goal

Achieve Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rate of 1.89
1.89

2030 Goal

Maintain our record of
0 fatalities

2030 Goal

Increase employee engagement score to
4.25
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Giving Back to Our Communities

For over 26 years, Atlantic Packaging has supported the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), a global leader in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research. In June, our Ontario team and their families participated in the JDRF Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes, with others sponsoring their colleagues. Atlantic matched all employee donations dollar for dollar. Since 2019, we’ve proudly donated $1 million to JDRF, thanks in large part to the advocacy and fundraising efforts of our Quebec and Ontario teams.

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Responsible Management

Number of independent Board Advisors
4
Percentage of Board of Advisors and Board of Directors that are women
42%
Number of suppliers aligned to Supplier Code of Conduct
437
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A Sound, Transparent Governance Structure

Our Board of Directors (BoD) plays an integral role in setting direction and having oversight of our ESG initiatives. At Atlantic Packaging, we also have an independent, third-party Board of Advisors who advise the BoD. They bring specialized knowledge, ensure an objective perspective. and provide enhanced credibility to the company’s overall governance.

How Sustainable is Your Packaging?

Your packaging choices have a significant impact on the environment. By selecting 100% recycled corrugated packaging, you can take a meaningful step toward reducing your environmental footprint.

Opting for recycled corrugated over virgin paper products decreases the number of mature trees harvested, helping to preserve vital ecosystems. It also conserves water and energy during production while diverting packaging waste away from landfills. These choices support a cleaner, more sustainable future for the planet.

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TONS
Environmental Savings
Total Trees Saved
0 Trees
Green House Gas Emissions Avoided
0Metric Tonnes
Water Saved
0Litres (L)
0Bottles (500mL)
Energy Saved
0Gigajoules (GJ)
0Electric Vehicles per year*
Waste Avoided
0Kilograms (kg)
0Large bags**
*Calculation based on average distance driven in Ontario and Quebec in a year and average EV energy consumption
**based on volume of a large kitchen garbage bag (20 gal)

Did You Know?

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Recycling 1 ton of cardboard saves 24 trees.
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One ton of recycled cardboard saves 21,198 litres (~5,600 gallons) of water.
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Recycled paper uses 70% less energy than virgin paper.
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Each ton recycled avoids 5.7 metric tons of CO₂.
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Recycling 1 ton prevents 19 kg of landfill waste.
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Corrugated boxes are 100% recyclable.
EcoVadis bronze medal

Atlantic Packaging earned an improved rating of 66/100 from EcoVadis.

The Bronze medal, achieved with this score,  placed us in the 82nd percentile of all companies rated by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis, a global leader in ESG rating, plays an important role in benchmarking sustainability practices.

As we strive to continuously improve our ESG disclosure, we value input from all our stakeholders and welcome your feedback. Any ESG inquiries can be directed to esginquiries@atlantic.ca.