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2024/2025

ENVIRONMENTAL

SOCIAL AND

GOVERNANCE PLAN

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

Welcome to Score Promotions

Environmental, Social and

Governance (ESG) Plan

Contents

Our Focus

Environmental

A Message from Leadership

Governance

At A Glance: Our ESG Highlights

Purposeful Goals for 2025

Social

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices are integrated

into Score Promotions’ long-term business framework.

As a leading promotional marketing agency in North America, we are

committed to fostering a culture of sustainability and social responsibility.

We achieve this by embedding ESG principles into every aspect of our

operation, decision-making and strategic planning, with a focus on

continuous improvement.

We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact, supporting

our communities, providing an exceptional employee experience,

promoting diverse and inclusive workplaces, and upholding ethical

business practices.

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

We are committed to making a lasting environmental impact. We strive

to implement sustainable practices by promoting sustainable products,

reducing our ecological footprint, encouraging renewable energy,

minimizing waste and enhancing recycling eforts.

Environmental

Social

We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed

to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels

valued and supported. We prioritize employee well-being, uphold fair

labour practices, and actively contribute to the communities we serve.

Governance

At the core of our operations is an unwavering commitment to ethical

decision-making, transparency and accountability. We continuously

reﬁne and adapt our governance practices to not only meet, but

exceed, industry standards, ensuring we stay ahead of regulatory

changes and stakeholder expectations.

A MESSAGE FROM

LEADERSHIP

As we share our 2024/2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Plan, I am proud to highlight Score Promotions' continued commitment

to social responsibility, advancing sustainability, and maintaining strong

governance practices. This year, we have made signiﬁcant progress in all

three areas, furthering our broader mission to create lasting value for our

team, clients, and communities.

We foster a people-centric culture, committed to creating a supportive and

collaborative environment where every team member feels valued and

empowered. This spirit extends beyond the workplace, allowing us to

make a meaningful impact in our communities. We are also committed to

environmental sustainability, taking proactive steps to implement responsible

practices. Additionally, we have reinforced our governance measures to

ensure data security and maintain the trust of our clients. These eforts reﬂect

our core values of transparency, ethics, and accountability.

As we move forward, we remain dedicated to building a responsible and

impactful business, and I am grateful for the continued support of our team,

partners, and communities. Together, we are shaping a better future.

Thank you for your trust.

Sincerely,

Tom Greenberg

President, Score Promotions

OUR FOCUS

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

Certiﬁed by Great Place to Work® for the third

consecutive year, with 89% of employees

afrming it’s a great place to work — 6%

higher than in 2023 — signiﬁcantly above the

60% average for Canadian organizations.

Great Place to Work-Certiﬁed™

We actively engage with local communities

through sponsorships, fundraising for

non-proﬁt organizations and volunteering to

address community needs.

Community Engagement &

Support Initiatives

AT A

GLANCE:

OUR ESG

HIGHLIGHTS

We have relocated to a new space designed

to enhance collaboration, innovation and

productivity. Our new environment supports

employee excellence and features areas for

collaborative sessions, fostering a comfortable

and inspiring atmosphere for everyone.

New Ofce Location

We implemented a recycling box program

to repurpose old boxes and established

recycling bins in our new ofce to enhance

recycling eforts.

In 2022 and 2023, we successfully ofset

our Scope 2 emissions, achieving carbon

neutrality for those years. We are on track to

maintain carbon neutrality until 2030.

Recycling

We are nearing the completion of our Forest

Stewardship Council (FSC) certiﬁcation

journey, with only our audit pending, which

we anticipate ﬁnalizing by the end of 2024.

FSC Certiﬁcation

Carbon Neutrality

We promote sustainability by partnering with

suppliers who ofer sustainable merchandise

and encouraging our clients to choose

reusable products.

Sustainable Choices

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SOCIAL

We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We are

committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

where everyone feels valued and supported. We prioritize

employee well-being, uphold fair labour practices, and

actively contribute to the communities we serve.

S O C I A L

We strive to create a workplace that

embraces diversity and inclusion,

recognizing the unique backgrounds,

experiences, and perspectives of each

employee. We understand that promoting

an inclusive environment is essential to

sparking innovation, encouraging

collaboration, and achieving our

organization’s overall success.

We embrace a positive workplace culture

by providing employees with a space

for leisure, fun and relaxation, fostering

closer team connections. In our new

ofce, we have established a game area

equipped with a ping-pong table and

game stations.

We have set up an on-site gym in our

new ofce location and provide an

Employee and Family Assistance

Program (EFAP) for counselling. We

support work-life balance and ensure a

safe and healthy working environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

Workplace Culture

Employee Well-Being

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

We engage with our community through volunteer

activities and by sponsoring non-proﬁt organizations.

Score Promotions takes pride in supporting the

following initiatives:

We are committed to continuing these eforts and

fostering a culture of giving back.

Through our 'Score Cares' program, we ofer paid

volunteer time to encourage employees to contribute

to local events and charities. Employees elect to

volunteer their time, as teams, when opportunities are

available to them. We actively encourage employee

involvement with our community partners.

Community Engagement

Paid Volunteer Time

Sponsored the Kay Taylor Memorial Bursary,

ofered by the Ontario Native Welfare

Administrators Association (ONWAA).

Supported charities through donations and

physical event assistance, including Feeding

America, One Tree Planted, Holiday Helpers

Canada, and CAMH.

Participated in the Labatt Charity Golf

Tournament in support of We Care, as Rattle

Snake Point Golf Silver Level Club Members,

contributing funding for 32 days at camp.

Raised funds for the Golf & Grill Toronto 2024

and the SAWDAC Golf Tournament.

Community Connector Sponsor for the CNIB

Foundation’s Cookout with Cuddy 2024 event.

ENVIRONMENTAL

We are committed to making a lasting environmental

impact. We strive to employ sustainable practices by

reducing our ecological footprint, promoting renewable

energy, minimizing waste and recycling.

S O C I A L

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

E N V I R O N M E N TA L

We are dedicated to using energy-efcient

equipment throughout our operations. Our

ofce is equipped with LED lights and our

distribution centre is equipped with solar

panels to reduce our environmental impact.

Energy Efciency

We are dedicated to implementing sustainable

business practices that create a positive

impact. We collaborate with suppliers who

share our values and provide sustainable

options to our clients.

Sustainable Choices

We are committed to promoting sustainable

use by embracing the principles of reduce,

reuse and recycle. We strive to preserve and

protect natural resources by minimizing

landﬁll waste, reducing energy consumption

and decreasing pollution.

Sustainable Use

We strive to reduce our carbon footprint

by taking climate action, such as using

eco-friendly transportation and purchasing

carbon credits.

Carbon Footprint Reduction

We believe that the power of partnership can

drive meaningful change. By collaborating with

partners who share our values and commitment

to sustainability and giving back, we can create

a signiﬁcant impact.

Impactful Brands

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

BRANDS WE ARE

PROUD TO CARRY

BRANDS WE ARE

PROUD TO CARRY

Threadfast is committed to sustainability

by creating durable clothing that lasts

longer through the use of sustainable

materials. Through the Plant with

Threadfast program, they plant a tree

for every garment sold, aiming to

combat deforestation and support a

healthier planet.

"THERE IS NO PLANET B"

Numo is dedicated to sustainability

through its circular initiative, which

promotes upcycling over single-use

products. Numo transforms items like

banners and tablecloths into new

products, giving them a second life

and fostering a culture of sustainability

and creativity.

"PART OF THE SOLUTION,

NOT THE PROBLEM"

Gemline aims to design products that

create connections and a sense of

community, while ensuring that

production and business practices

support environmental sustainability and

social welfare. This commitment includes

promoting inclusivity, ethical production,

and eco-friendly innovations in product

design, ultimately creating meaningful

and socially conscious solutions.

"THERE IS ALWAYS A BETTER WAY TO DO

BUSINESS AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT"

W&P is passionate about food and

equally dedicated to ending food

insecurity. They are proud to partner

with City Harvest to support food rescue

initiatives, including rescuing 100,000

pounds of food throughout 2022. Since

1982, W&P has supported City Harvest

through volunteer work, giveback

opportunities and ampliﬁcation of the

City Harvest mission.

"BETTER FOR YOU & THE PLANET"

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GOVERNANCE

At the core of our operations is an unwavering commitment to

ethical decision-making, transparency and accountability. We

continuously reﬁne and adapt our governance practices to not

only meet, but exceed, industry standards, ensuring that we stay

ahead of regulatory changes and stakeholder expectations.

G O V E R N A N C E

We prioritize transparency and accountability through

open communication. This commitment builds trust

among our stakeholders — including customers,

employees and investors — ensuring conﬁdence in

our decision-making and management processes.

We are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical

standards across all operations. Our Code of Conduct

fosters integrity and compliance with all applicable

laws and regulations, forming the foundation of our

relationships with customers, suppliers, shareholders,

communities, and employees.

In July 2024, we achieved System and Organization

Controls 2 (SOC 2) certiﬁcation to safeguard our

organization’s interests and protect client privacy.

This certiﬁcation strengthens our security measures,

reduces the risk of data breaches, and ensures that all

client data is stored and processed with the highest

standards of security.

Transparency and Accountability

Code of Conduct

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE PLAN 2024/2025

ELEVATING OUR

COMMITMENT TO ESG

Purposeful Goals For 2025

Our journey over the past year, as outlined in this report, reﬂects our commitment to

transforming how the world operates. Each initiative emphasizes our dedication to

innovation and excellence, while fostering a sustainable future for our communities,

employees, suppliers, clients and the planet. We believe our actions today lay the

groundwork for a better tomorrow, and we are proud of our progress in aligning with

the principles of environmental, social and governance responsibility.

As we look ahead to 2025, we have set several ambitious goals to further our impact:

We are dedicated to continuing to nurture an environment that

embodies the Score Values: Success, Care, Open-Mindedness,

Respect, and Empowerment. These values guide our decision-making

processes and interactions, ensuring that we create a workplace where

every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

We are committed to achieving EcoVadis score numbers by 2025,

which will allow us to efectively assess our environmental performance.

By identifying our strengths and areas for improvement, we can track

our progress over time and make data-driven decisions to enhance our

sustainability initiatives.

We aspire to achieve B Corp Certiﬁcation in 2025, showcasing

our commitment to upholding rigorous social and environmental

standards. This certiﬁcation will reﬂect our dedication to prioritizing

not only proﬁt but also the well-being of our employees, communities

and the environment.

Promoting a Values-Driven Culture

Measuring Our Eco-Impact

Pursuing B Corp Certiﬁcation

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