· •mportant insulation for productive i air-conditioned areas and offices for drastic reduction...

F O R P R E S E N T A N D N E X T G E N E R AT I O N S

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SUSTAINABILITY

We are conscious of the global ecological emergency and responsible for our role in the society.

Gfl goal is to convert our model to aCircular economy model.

We are taking action by focusing on solving problems related to plastic production, recycling and waste.

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COMMITMENT TOWARDS THE SDG’S AGENDA

Goals 1 to 10: linked to humanitarian, inclusiveness and PEOPLE harmony.

Goals 11 to 15: linked to sustainability, nature and ECOLOGICAL harmony.

Goals 16 to 17: linked to peace, partnership, values of SPIRITUAL harmony.

GFL GREEN COMMITMENT:

At Gfl we apply green thinking to every action to benefit the environment, our customers, partners, community and our people. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment by implementing effective green practices.

We have chosen to start moving from virgin to Post-Consumer recycled plastic, to reduce our CO2 impact and CO2 emissions. Amongst plastics, we use mostly PET because of its excellent recycling capabilities. Other packaging such as caps or other plastic components are mainly made of recycled Post-Consumer plastics.

Continuously looking for innovative packaging to increase recyclability such as our “ECO” easy to peel label, laser coding, or soap packaging that can be recycled as paper.

We favor the use of cosmetics with less impact on the aquatic ecosystem. Eu Ecolabel, Cosmos, Nordic Ecolabel are only some examples of our contribution to reduce the CVD-TOX.

At Gfl we have embraced the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals as part of our corporate governance system. 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries. They recognise that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

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AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM

“In an integrated production system, the products, by-products or services of one component of the system serve as a resource for the other production component (horizontal integration); and scarce or degraded natural resources are efficiently allocated over space (vertical integration).”

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PROCESS

PRO

DUCTS

GREEN ENERGY

MACHINERIESEFFICIENCY

WATER/ ENERGYCONSUMPTIONWASTE

MANAGEMENT

SECONDARYPACKAGING

PEOPLE

HEALTH & SAFETY

HIGH QUALITY

NO MICRO PLASTICS

TRANSPORTSAVING

NEUTRAL PACK

RECYCLED MATERIALS

ECO-DESIGN PILLARS

CIRCULAR PACKAGING

OCEAN PLASTIC

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GFL PLANT

PEOPLE

MANUFACTURINGCAPACITY

FACTORY SIZE

CERTIFICATIONAWARDS

YEAR ESTABLISHED 1995

43.000 M2

188

Luigi RossiCEO

97,88% scoreIFS «High Level» category

solid soapsbottles - mini sizedispensersempty bottles of various sizesdoypackstowels and sachetsin-house printing

240 million year160 million year75 million year170 million year30 million year170 million year

“Every project, production start from the principles of conservation and preservation. We are always looking for innovative ways to reduce waste, to pursue sustainability, creating products with minimal environmental impact.”

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01. COMPANY

COMPANY

HIGH QUALITY• Commitment to produce high

quality cosmetics that guarantee safety, uniqueness, comfort, and performance

• Favouring ingredients of natural origin, organic or with eco-certified formulas.

• Developing and improving our quality management system.

HEALTH AND SAFETY IS FOREFRONT AT OUR FACTORY• Ergonomic environments with large

spaces for employees.• Air-conditioned departments,

which are highly insulated and heated for the most part, through recovery of thermal energy from an air compressor. (reduction of gas consumption due to energy recovery).

• Healthy air with air exchange.• Fume extraction system for PET

production machines.• Routes are divided between

pedestrian and forklift.• Anti-slip floors and maximum

reduction of cables on the ground.• Raw materials available for machines

in a safe area away from forklift trucks. • Suspended ceiling with high noise

reduction.

PEOPLEMaking our professional environment a homely place where you can develop yourself and create trustful relationships with others, based on transparency and collaboration.

TRANSPORT SAVINGSelecting local suppliers to reduce emissions during transports.

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.


Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

NO MICRO PLASTICS• Due to the “single use plastics”

directive we do not use micro plastics in our products such as body exfoliators or cotton buds.

• We have replaced our TNT towels made of plastic with a natural fiber that is made from natural sources called “viscose”.

• For accessories: we have removed or replaced plastic inner bag with FSC recycled paper bag.

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2. PROCESS

PROCESS

GREEN ENERGY WATER / ENERGY REDUCTION• Important insulation for productive

air-conditioned areas and offices for drastic reduction of energy consumption.

• Heat energy recovery of compressors for space heating.

• Low water consumption in our factory: 1. All cooling circuits with closed cycle.

2. Filling machine with washing system designed for micro water consumption.

• Led only lighting (Production, offices, internal and external warehouses.)

• Very limited gas consumption

MACHINERY EFFICIENCY• Choice of machinery and the

most efficient layouts to reduce consumptions.

• Production internalization.2017-2018• Replacement of 3 traditional pump

machines with full servo pump (-60% electric consumption).

2019• Installation of a new Injection blow

mold PET line /full servo pump (-60% electric consumption).

WASTE MANAGEMENT• Paper, wood and plastic recycling

is beneficial for environmental, social and economic points of view, as opposed to land filling or being used for energy. The main benefit of recycling activities is the opportunity to reuse materials.

RECYCLED factory waste

SECONDARY PACKAGING • We have chosen to minimize as much

as possible the environmental impact of our transport packaging increasing recycling rates for carton waste.

• We can now offer clients all our carton transport packaging with FSC certified products to ensure responsible management of forests and the growth of new trees.

Recycled paper transport packaging rate.2017

2018

34,0%

37%

92,5%KG/Y 766.653

KG/Y 780.349

OF THE TOTAL PRODUCED PIECES**GFL SRL PRODUCTION ONLY

From 2018 we have been using 100% energy from renewable sources.



Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.


Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainability manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

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3. PRODUCT

PRODUCT

NEUTRAL PACKWe use a method to offset the annual emission of CO2 generated during the production of the packaging without compromising the quality or quantity of natural resources.

POST- CONSUMER RECYCLED MATERIALSRecycling is a solution to consider on two sides, as a recycled plastic and as a recyclable plastic, resulting in:• Using less energy and therefore CO2

to recycle than to produce.• Calculation of the value of the

material to be recycled and then collected from the environment.

This is a highly evolving market that requires close monitoring. We are constantly searching to find the best green technologies to reduce the impact of our products.

OUR ECO-DESIGN PILLARS1. To continue to develop products with impact and bring our lines from linear to circular design:Introduction of post-consumer materials, ocean plastic, labels that come off easily during recycling, the selection of local suppliers, internalization of production.2. Choosing products with less environmental impact.3. Reducing CO2 emissions by reduction in consumption of water, gas & electricity.4. Compensate our CO2 emissions for products as far as possible. 5. Studying products to optimize pallets, (epal stackable minimum 90% truck filling).

CIRCULAR PACKAGINGGFL has developed a set of new materials and initiatives that strive to create packaging that complies with the new concept of the circular economy. We are proud to use the packaging circular index by the Ellen Macarthur Foundation to reduce our packaging impact on the planet.

OCEAN PLASTICWe want to clean up the oceans, reduce waste and recover plastic before it ends up in our oceans and provide an alternative source to virgin resin.

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainability manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.




Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Any ingredient impacts on skin. A conscious approach is the most responsible solution.

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With our Manifesto in mind our cosmetic laboratory favours:

Ingredients of natural origin;

Organic or eco-certified*;

Made from renewable sources;

Eco sustainable;

Of petrochemical origin;

Made from environmentally friendly processes;

Ideally biodegradable and with low water toxicity.

OUR PHILOSOPHYOF FORMULATION

Company Portrait

Our chemistries use advanced green technologies to create powerful and safe formulations.All of our finished products are clinically tested for irritation and allergy concerns.Most of our formulas are efficacy tested to ensure real effectiveness. All of our cosmetics are registered at the Ministry of Health and conform with FDA regulations.

We prefer to use:Natural extracts and oils.Ingredients of natural origin with a functional role on the skin.Very delicate preservatives and low concentrations.

THE PRINCIPLESOF OUR FORMULAS

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OUR BLACK LIST SUPPLIER SELECTION

Gfl Lab follows the same precautionary principles for raw materials that are not admitted by the scientific community.

The following ingredients are prohibited:

Parabens

Phenoxyethanol

Paraffins and mineral oils

Animal derivatives

Thiazolinones (MIT and CIT) (allowed for rinse off cosmetics and present in some historical customizations not yet revised)

High percentages of silicones

Fragrances with high percentages of allergens

We work only with certified suppliers to ensure that the materials adhere to the highest quality standards and they are manufactured in environmentally responsible way.

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GREEN CERTIFICATIONS

We apply the most contemporary concepts, and select the highest quality raw materials to create our formulations. From environmentally friendly cosmetics with certifications including Cosmos organic, Nordic Ecolabel and Eu Ecolabel, and RSPO certified mass balance to high-impact luxury collections with unforgettable scents. Moreover, all of our products are registered at the EU Ministry of Health and conform to FDA regulations.

Ecocert, a private organization operating in over 80 countries worldwide, certifies the organic nature of cosmetics, examining the entire production process, from the selection of raw materials to waste treatment. This association of professionals of the cosmetics industry brings together suppliers of raw materials, laboratories, manufacturers and distributors.

The Cosmos standard is guided by four core principles.Promoting the use of products from organic agriculture, and respecting biodiversity. Using natural resources responsibly, and respecting the environment. Using processing and manufacturing that are clean and respectful of human health and the environment. Integrating and developing the concept of “green chemistry”.

Eu Ecolabel is a trademark granted by the European Commission to products that meet strict ecological criteria throughout their entire life cycle (formula, packaging and overall characteristics).

Nordic Ecolabel is a European ecolabelling scheme that evaluates a product’s impact on the environment throughout the whole life cycle. Nordic Ecolabel certifies Rinse-off products as well as lotions.

100% Vegetable soap. On request, we are able to supply soap made with RSPO (Roundtable for Sustainable Palm oil) from our certified source.

The Forest Stewardship Council is an international non-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation established in 1993 to promote responsible management of the world’s forests. The FSC does this by setting standards on forest products, along with certifying and labelling them as eco-friendly.

Ensure sustainable consumption & production patterns.

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.


Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat.Desrtification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss.

ACCORDING TO UN SDG'S.

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LIQUID COSMETICS RINSE WASHING

LIQUID COSMETICSCREAMS

SOLID SOAPS

PAPERSLEAFLETS ACCESSORIES IN PAPER BOX OUTER CARTON BOXES

BRAND

OUR CERTIFIED COSMOS / ECOCERT BRANDS

From 2017 Until 2017

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COSMOS / ECOCERTCRITERIA

THE COSMOS/ECOCERT CERTIFICATION MAIN STEPS

Labelling rules • Signature of Ecocert / COSMOS with

the Logo. Reference to the Certification.% of BIO ingredients out of the total of ingredients. • An asterisk on PPAI BIO ingredients

coming from BIO agriculture. * a ** an asterisk on CPAI BIO ingredients chemically transformed from BIO ingredients.

Packaging verification • Packaging typology analysis. • Packaging materials analysis. Primary packaging

can not contain PVC and Polystyrene. Secondary packaging recyclable materials.

Inspection, certification and control • An auditor is sent to conduct audits, inspections and take samples

from the customers on their sites. Auditors can conduct both scheduled and random inspections.The Audits certified: • Compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of GFL

manufacturing site. • Compliance to Ecocert/Cosmos criteria of all GLF co-packers. • Cleanings and hygiene guaranteed during manufacturing process • Traceability of every component of the finished product into all

supply chain processes • No cross contamination between BIO and NON-BIO ingredients

during manufacturing.Certificate • After compliance to all regulations, a

certificate affirming that the products can be produced and distributed is released. The certificate is renewed every year after a specific Audit conducted by external certified third parties.

Ingredients verificationand formula validation • Validation of raw materials which have to belong

to a selective list of authorized ingredients. • Ecocert / COSMOS verifies that all raw

materials used are compliant to their standards. • Ecocert / COSMOS validate the % of Natural

and BIO ingredients which will be written on the label.

Production requirement • Raw material reception. • Transport Storing. • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). • Energy, Waste, discharge management. • Global quality system evaluation.

To date, GFL has achieved the Organic Ecocert standard for some of its cosmetics. This standard promotes the use of ingredients from biological agriculture. Today Ecocert is the protagonist in a new standard, COSMOS, that unites the main European certification bodies

in order to reinforce its requirements and harmonize certification rules for organic cosmetics.

APPROVED

APPROVED

synthetic origin

5% maxi (minerals excluded)

- other ingredients- only 5 synthetic

preservants allowed

natural origin

95% min

natural origin

95% min

10% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

20% of the total ingredients are from organic farming

10% of the total ingredients

are from organic farming

minimum 95% of volume certifiable must be bio/organic At least 95% of the physically processed agro-ingredients must be organic (PPAI) + agro-ingredients chemically modifies (CPAI)

CLEANSER and CREAM rinse off / leave on

CLEANSERrinse off

CREAMleave on



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ECOLABELCRITERIA

Eco-label quality mark was created to reduce the environmental impact of a product along the entire life cycle. EU Ecolabel takes into consideration only rinse washing products, like shampoo, shower gel and conditioner.

In compliance with new Ecolabel criteria,defined by Commission Decision n°2014/893/EU

PERFORMANCE

Ingredients • YES biodegradable ingredients • YES Food degree colors • NO BHT, BHA, Silicones, Cocamide DEA,

Parabens, EDTA, Environmentally toxic fragrances.

FORMULA

Performance & usage • Efficacy analysis, likeability and feel

through a comparative test between the product that has to be certified and a corresponding market leader product.

Aquatic Impact • CVDTOX CALCULATION (Critical Dilution

Volume Toxicity) The impact of the cosmetic on the aquatic ecosystems. The CVDTOX value MUST be kept under more restrictive specific limits than in the past.

Sustainable sourcing of palm oil, palm kernel oil and their derivatives • Sourced from plantations that meet criteria

for sustainable management that have been developed by multi-stakeholder organisations, that have a broadbased membership, including NGOs, industry and government.

PACKAGING

Labelling control • Each label approved by International

Committee (Ecolabel) which guarantee the conformity of products and claims.

Recyclability

Design of primary packaging • The packaging must guarantee that at

least 90% of the cosmetic contained is easily usable.

Disposal and recycling

Content weight / container weight ratio • Under specific limit.

Used materials

Labelling rules • Signature of ECOLABEL with the

application of specific logos on the primary pack.

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OUR CERTIFIED NORDIC ECOLABEL BRANDS

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NORDIC ECOLABELCRITERIA

Nordic Ecolabel is a European ecolabelling scheme that evaluates a product’s impact on the environment throughout the whole life cycle. Nordic Ecolabel certifies rinse-off products as well as lotions.

Ingredients • NO petroleum derivative. • NO carcinogenic substances. • NO toxic fragrances. • NO potential aggressive preservatives

like parabens, formaldehyde, BHT. • Colouring agents with heavy metals

<10 ppm. • All ingredients, and particularly

surfactants, must have properties such as high biodegradability, no bioaccumulation and low toxicity to aquatic organisms.

Performance & usage • Efficacy analysis, likeability and feel

through a comparative test between the product that has to be certified and a corresponding market leader product.

Aquatic Impact • CVDTOX CALCULATION (Critical

Dilution Volume Toxicity) The impact of the cosmetic on the aquatic ecosystems. The CVDTOX value MUST be kept under a restrictive specific limit.

Disposal and recycling

Content weight / container weight ratio • Packaging is designed to facilitate

optimal dosage, avoiding waste of cosmetic.Used materials • NO materials containing metals

whose weight is more than 20 ppm.Labelling control

PERFORMANCEFORMULA PACKAGING

Labelling rules • Signature of NORDIC SWAN

ECOLABEL with the application of specific logos on the primary pack.

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CERTIFIED RSPO

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RSPO MASS BALANCECRITERIA

A global standard for sustainable palm oil and derivatives.Certified supply chain of sustainable sourcing of palm oil, palm kernel oil and their derivatives.

To ensure the credibility of palm oil sustainability claims, all RSPO members that take legal ownership and produce or handle RSPO-certified sustainable oil palm products need to be RSPO certified. At the heart of this process are the RSPO Principles & Criteria.

Supply Chain Certificate System

CREDITS OPTION

Inspection, certification and control • An auditor is sent to conduct audits,

inspections and take samples from the customers on their sites. Auditors can conduct both scheduled and random inspections.The Audit certified: • Compliance to Good Manufacturing

Practices (GMP) of GFL manufacturing site. • Cleaning and hygiene guaranteed during

manufacturing process. • Traceability of every component of

the finished product into all supply chain processes.

Labelling control • Each label approved by International

Committee which guarantees the conformity of products and claims.

Certificate • After compliance to all regulations, a

certificate confirming that the products can be produced and distributed is released. The certificate is renewed every year after a specific Audit conducted by external certified third parties.

Credits • RSPO members who have purchased RSPO

Credits are entitled to claim their support for the production of certified sustainable palm oil.

Labelling rules • Signature of RSPO certified supply chain

with the application of specific logos on the primary pack.

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CREDITS MIXED

Supports the

sustainable palm oil

MASS BALANCE

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DIFFERENT MARKS, DIFFERENT APPROACHESPermitted materials Relation weight /content Relation weight /content

Ingredients origin Ingredients origin

Formula Formula Formula Formula

Performance & usage Performance & usage

Aquatic impact

Inspection, certification and control

Inspection, certification and control

Aquatic impact

Disposal & recycling Disposal & recycling Disposal & recycling

Sustainable sourcing of palm oil, palm kernel oil and their derivatives.

Certified supply chain of sustainable sourcing of palm oil, palm kernel oil and

their derivatives.

Design of primary packaging

ECOCERT / COSMOS ECOLABEL NORDIC ECOLABEL RSPO

APPROVED

APPROVED

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“Design for sustainability” drives our research. Our eco-design pillars are focusing on plastic reduction, efficiency maximisation, circular management of all the

resources involved in the creation of value.

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OUR COMMITMENT ON RECYCLING

2018 2019target2020

target2025

5% 15%

15,5% 17,7%

/ 1%

Our ambition and commitmentare to increase product recyclability of: Bottle packaging

Soap packaging

Bottle closures

% of recycled plastic

% neutralized CO2 products*/revenue

% certified products/ revenue

30%

5%

22,5% 45%

70%

25%

95% 98%

90%

30% 50%

95%

*CALCULATION IS BASED ON PRODUCTS PACKAGING (LCA)

• From the collection of plastic waste deriving • From scraps right all the way through to their regeneration into new

reusable resource.• It’s a virtuous cycle centered around the concept of REUSE.

Plastic recycling step by step:1. Collect plastic bottles2. Clean and shred them3. Extrusion3. Process them into small granules4. Create new raw materials

How do we get r-PET from plastic bottles?

Let’s change our perspective on PET plastic.• PET is a 100% recyclable plastic, its benefit is that it is an endlessly

recyclable material, meaning that each and every bottle can enjoy a new life.

• PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a type of plastic suitable for contact with food (food-grade).

• Every PET bottle that goes through the recycling process is transformed into r-PET, a zero-impact plastic.

• In Gfl we give new life to PET plastic, every year we constantly increase our use of post-consumer r-PET.

WRAPPEDSOAPS

WRAPPEDSOAPS

WRAPPED

WRAPPED BOX

FLOW PACKSOAPS

FLOW PACKSOAPS

ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES

SECURITY SEAL

PLISSÈSOAPS

RECYCLABLEWITH PLASTIC

RECYCLABLEWITH PLASTIC RECYCLABLE

WITH PLASTIC

TBD

RECYCLABLEWITH PAPER

RECYCLABLEWITH PAPER RECYCLABLE

WITH PAPER


Havana Paper Recycled PaperFSC PaperPaper

Recycled Paper

Havana Paper

White MobilTransparent Mobil

White PP BiancoTransparent PP White PP Bianco

Transparent PP

White paper

White Hotmelt* paper*inside stiffner can be recycled with paper.

“Good design practice is crucial to make recycling possible: materials, shapes, disassembly...”.

OUR DISPENSER SOLUTIONS

100% Post consumer recycled PET (r-PET)

90 / 94% Post consumer recycled PE (r-HDPE)

Virgin PP

Virgin or 50% post consumer recycled PP









RECYCLABLEWITH METALS

Transparent ECO*White ECO*(max 50% of bottle area)*easier to recycle

PELABEL LABEL

BOTTLE

PUMP 100% Recycled ABS

Virgin ABS

Stainless Steel

DISPENSERS

WALL BRACKETS

CAP

BOTTLE

Laser lot numberto implement recycling processavoiding ink

01010

01010

* ”ECO” LABEL IS THE FIRST PP LABEL WHICH DOESN’T CONTAMINATE PET FLAKES DURING THE RECYCLING PROCESS.

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OUR MINI SIZES AND ACCESSORIES

Havana PaperWhite PaperTransparent DuplexSilver TriplexWhite Triplex

SACHET / TOWELS

WIPE• 100% natural viscose wipe.Does not generate microplastics.Check with your country and / or region regarding their disposal. • Paper

DOYPACK

LABEL

ONE_PIECE TUBE (PP) Up to 50% Post Consumer Recycled PP (r-PP)

WRAPPEDSOAPS

WRAPPEDSOAPS

WRAPPED

WRAPPED BOX

FLOW PACKSOAPS

FLOW PACKSOAPS

ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES

SECURITY SEAL

PLISSÈSOAPS

PE CAP

CAP* (PP)100% Post Consumer Recycled PP (r-PP)




DISPOSE INMIXED WASTE

DISPOSE INMIXED WASTE DISPOSE IN

MIXED WASTE



RECYCLABLEWITH PLASTIC RECYCLABLE

WITH PLASTIC

TBD


RECYCLABLEWITH PAPER RECYCLABLE

WITH PAPER


Havana Paper Recycled PaperFSC PaperPaper

Recycled Paper

Havana Paper

Silver QuadruplexWhite Quadruplex

LABEL Transparent ECO*White ECO*(max 50% of bottle area)

Transparent PPWhite PE White Mobil

Transparent MobilWhite PP BiancoTransparent PP White PP Bianco

Transparent PP

White paper

BOTTLE (PET) 100% Post Consumer Recycled PET (r-PET)

ECO

/NEW

MAT

ERIA

LSST

AND

ARD

White Hotmelt* paper*inside stiffner can be recycled with paper.

* “ECO” LABEL IS THE FIRST PP LABEL WHICH DOESN’T CONTAMINATE PET FLAKES DURING THE RECYCLING PROCESS.

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Let’s change our perspective on PET plastic.• PET is a 100% recyclable plastic, its benefit is that it is an endlessly

recyclable material, meaning that each and every bottle can enjoy a new life.

• PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a type of plastic suitable for contact with food (food-grade).

• Every PET bottle that goes through the recycling process is transformed into r-PET, a zero-impact plastic.

• In Gfl we give new life to PET plastic, every year we constantly increase our use of post-consumer r-PET.

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Sustainablematerialsglossary

Differenttypes of “bio”

DESIGN FOR RECYCLING

• PCR: Post-Consumer Resins - plastic that has been reprocessed to be re used in new manufacturing; consisting of a blend or recycled resins that would have become urban waste. This our main priority.

• PIR: Post Industrial Resins - plastic waste recovered from industrial processes; consisting of a blend or recycled resins resulting from industrial waste.

• BIO-BASED: material resin made out of organic feedstocks, such as corn, sugar cane, potato. This type of material does not necessarily biodegrade. Compostable: in order to be considered compostable, a material has to fulfill the three following criteria according to EN13432:

• Disintegration: the ability of the material to break down and fall apart.

• Biodegradation: the inherent nature of the material to be consumed by microorganisms (90% broken down in 6 months) Ecotoxicity: the non-inhibition of plant growth or the survival of soil or aquatic fauna after biodegradation.

In the market, the prefix “BIO” before “plastics”, or “polymers” is used with 3 different meanings:

1. The origin of the materials

2. The biodegradability

3. The biocompatibility

The term bioplastics however requires more clarification as to which BIO property we refer to:

Is it BIO because:

• Of the origin,

• Of its behavior,

• Or both?

• How much is from renewable sources?

• When and where it degrades?

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CORDILLERA NATIONAL PARK REDD PROJECTPROJECT OVERVIEWPeru’s Cordillera Azul National Park is a natural protected area created in 2001 with a core zone totalling 1.35 million hectares and a buffer zone of 2.3 million hectares.It protects the entire, contiguous range of biological communities from dwarf vegetation and the mountain crest to the tall rainforest along lowland rivers. The unusual geological formations with acidic soils, the large number of unique species and species assemblages, and the abundance of game birds and large mammals, all point to the high conservation values of the project area.

The project’s primary objective is to prevent deforestation in Cordillera Azul National Park by focusing on:

• Protecting the park

• Building local capacity for sustainable land use and improving the quality of life in the buffer zone communities.

• Strengthening relationships with local, regional and national government agencies.

TechnologyThis project protects a vast expanse of vegetation with native species. No invasive, non-native, or genetically modified species will be used or introduced into the park as part of this project. The protected area includes intact forest from the lowlands (at 2,400 meters)

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and protects an eastern outlier of the Andes that has been isolated sufficiently long for massive speciation to occur.

BenefitsThe park protects landscapes important for the traditional cultural identity of indigenous people. Protect activities will ensure the continuation of the ecosystem service provides to the communities by the project area, allow communities to meet their basics needs in a sustainable manner and allow for the project area to continue providing the ecosystem services needs for communities to retail their traditional cultural identities.

Results and impactsThe project will increase:Net income for community residents from project-related employment. Environmental awareness through school-based and informal education programs.Empowerment to protect community-based models. Improvement in infrastructure at communal level will lead to more sustainable use of natural resources and lead to self sufficiency. Estimated GH emission reduction or removals (tCO2e) during 20 years crediting period are around a6 millions tones of CO2-e.

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How does the CO2 compensation work?• We start with the calculation of the carbon footprint, or the

calculation of the C02 emissions related to the life cycle of each product in the range.

• Our life cycle mapping is based on the “Cradle to gate system”.

• This mapping takes into account the phases of the life cycle up to the point where the finished product leaves the place of production. Emissions related to the consumption and disposal of the asset are not included.

• Once this data is known, compensation can be done by financing a project that avoids (or removes from the atmosphere) a quantity of C02 emissions equivalent to those of the products of our range.

1. CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATION2. CHOICE OF THE OFFSET PROJECT TYPES3. PURCHASE AND CANCELLATION OF CREDITS4. PACKAGING CAMPAIGN5. CONTINUITY

Compensation step by step

• The projects that are part of this compensation mechanism are verified by independent companies and are subject to constant controls to verify their regularity and actual contribution in terms of positive impact on the climate.

• On a practical level, compensation is made by purchasing credits or carbon credits. Each credit is equivalent to the reduction of one ton of C02; the project expects to buy as many credits as the tons of C02 issued to produce the complete range. The credits purchased are deposited in special public registers under the name of Gfl.

• The official recognition of the compensation occurs by canceling the credits, in this way the compensation is easily verifiable by anyone and those credits cannot be used twice.

• The carbon footprint is calculated on an annual basis; therefore, to maintain the carbon neutrality achieved, regulation is needed annually.

• For our project we will purchase credits at the end of each year.

We use a method to offset the annual emission of CO2 generated during the production of some of our brands. (i.e. Geneva Green)

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Global Plastics

GREEN CHART 47A BRIEF SUMMARY OF GLOBAL PLASTICS46

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Here you can find information on plastics, with a particular focus on its impact on the environment: a brief summary of global plastics.

PLASTIC POLLUTION


Before we can tackle the problem, we need to understand“the history of plastic”.

Plastic originally meant “pliable and easily shaped.”

1 32 4The first polymer was invented in 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt, to create a substitute for ivory in the billiards industry because so many elephants were being killed. For several decades, polymers were made from natural materials only.

From 1950 and over the next 65 years, annual production of plastics increased from almost 200-tons to 381 million tonnes in 2015.

In 1907, Leo Baekeland invented Bakelite, the first fully synthetic plastic that was used in electrical insulators, radio and telephone casings etc. Plastics have led to technological advances, design solutions, and financial savings.

By the end of 2015, a total of 8,300 metric tons of new plastic was produced. The biggest irony of all is that when we look back at the history of plastic it was developed with the good intention to protect nature.


HOW MUCH PLASTIC DOES THE WORLD PRODUCE?Global plastics production.

HOW DO WE DISPOSE OF OUR PLASTIC?Global plastics waste by disposal.

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Source: Geyer et al. (2017)

350 million tonnes

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1950 19801960 19901970 2000 2010 -2015

Annual global polymer resin and fibre production (plastic production), measured in metric tonnes per year.Source: Geyer et al. (2017)


Which sectors produce the most plastic?

Source: Geyer et al. (2017)

Packaging

Building and Construction

Other sector

Textile

Consumer & Institutional Products

Transportation

Electrical /Electronic

Industrial Machinery

3 million tonnes80 million tonnes40 million tonnes0 tonnes

146 million tonnes

65 million tonnes

59 million tonnes

47 million tonnes

42 million tonnes

27 million tonnes

18 million tonnes

3 million tonnes

PRIMARY PLASTIC PRODUCTION BY INDUSTRIAL SECTOR, 2015


SHARE OF PLASTIC WASTE THAT IS INADEQUATELY MANAGED, 2010Inadequately managed waste has a high risk of polluting rivers and ocean.

GLOBAL MISMANAGED PLASTIC BY REGION, 2010This is measured as the total mismanaged waste by population within 50 km of the coastline.

Source: Jambeck et al. (2015)

East Asia and Pacific

South Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

Middle East and North Africa

Latin America and Caribbean

Europe and Central Asia

North America

60%

60%

11%

3.6%

0.9%

40%20%0% 50%30%10%

8.9%

8.3%

7.2%

Source: OWID based on Jambeck et al. (2015)

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RIVER PLASTIC INPUTS TO THE OCEAN AGGREGATED BY REGION. ANNUAL CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) EMISSIONS.(2017 Measured in tonnes per year)

Source: Lebreton et al. (2017) Source: Global Carbon Project: Carbon Dioxine Information Analysis Centre (CDIAC)

Asia

Africa

South America

Central & North America

Europe

Australia-Pacific

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86%

0.02%

0.28%

0.95%

4.8%

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CO2 emission is the cause of global warning.High-income countries do not manage CO2 very well and it remains the most serious problem to solve.

A recent article on Environmental Leader argues the PET is environmentally superior to glass or aluminum as a food/beverage packaging material. Our recent studies confirm that PET has significantly lower life-cycle GHG emissions compared to glass or virgin aluminum.

For a typical 12 oz container, here are some examples: GHG emissions figures based on materials and fabrication (assuming container weights of 365 g for glass, 54 g for PET, 40 g for aluminum):


PLASTIC’S ROLE IN CLIMATE PROTECTION.The use of plastics decreases greenhouse gas emissions

• Glass (Virgin): 256 g of CO2-EQ• Glass (80% Recycled Content): 217 g of CO2-EQ• PET (Virgin): 139 g of CO2-EQ• Aluminum (Virgin): 521 g of CO2-EQ• Aluminum (100% Recycled Content): 37 g of CO2-EQ

PET would be the best choice from a carbon footprint perspective, glass becomes even less attractive because of its weight. Both aluminum and glass production require very high temperatures and are therefore very energy intensive.


EU TIMELINE PLASTIC STRATEGYWith the aim of enhancing materials and transforming packaging waste into a resource.

TAKE

MAKE

DISPOSE

The circular economy lays the foundations to a new plastics economy, where the design and production of plastics and plastic products fully respect recycling needs and more sustainable materials are developed and promoted.

Since 1994 the EU has established important recycling targets which are still under discussion within a broader and more organic process of revising the EU directives on the best use of resources, environmental protection and waste management, summarized under the term “Package for Circular Economy”.

2015 2017 2020-2021 2030

The Commission confirmed it would focus on plastic production and use working towards a goal of ensuring that all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030.

The Commission confirmed the “Single-use plastics” directive, the new rules to reduce marine litter.

The Commission adopted an EU Action Plan for a circular economy instead of a linear economy. ALL PLASTIC

PACKAGING MUST BE RECYCLABLE

Source: https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-3927_en.htmAnalysis Centre (CDIAC)

It is important to keep in mind that plastic is a unique material with many benefits: it’s cheap, versatile, lightweight, and resistant.

FROM LINEAR ECONOMY TO CIRCULAR ECONOMY

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production

USE

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production production production

RECYCLE

RECYCLE

c02 IMPACT

COMPENSATION


SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS• cutlery• plates• straws• drink stirrers• sticks• balloon

MICROPLASTICS• body exfoliating liquids• cotton buds

PRODUCTS MADE OFOXO-DEGRADABLE PLASTICS

sorce: https://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-6203_en.htm

PLASTIC CAN BE MANAGED.It is the management of plastic waste that determines the risk of plastic entering the ocean.

CO2 emissions are the cause of global warming.Plastic waste management is one of the areas in which the biggest steps can be taken to effect change in bringing about progressive reductions in the quantity of resources, materials and energy used in production processes. High-income countries have very effective waste management systems; mismanaged waste and plastic that ends up in the oceans is therefore very rare.

Poor waste management across many middle and low-income countries means that these are the main sources of global ocean plastic pollution. Most of the plastic we have in the oceans comes mainly from Asia, Africa and South America.


Europe is taking active steps to develop a circular economy model, with the aim of progressively reducing the use of landfill in accordance with European Union directives.* For more info see “Plastic pollution memorandum”

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