PLZ Corp ESG Report 2021

PLZ Corp ESG Report 2021

PLZ ESG REPORT 2021 RESULTS

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE REPORT

2021

Published June 2022

PLZ ESG REPORT 2021 RESULTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Page 03 • A Message from our CEO 04 • About PLZ 10 • Our Approach to ESG 16 • People Development 26 • Product Stewardship 33 • Sustainable Operations 40 • Business Values and Principles

45 • About this Report 47 • ESG Tear Sheet 48 • Appendix

PLZ ESG REPORT 2021 RESULTS

MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

A Message from our CEO

I am inspired each and every day by the resilience and dedication of our outstanding employees at PLZ Corp. The last couple of years have been quite the challenge, but even amid a global pandemic that affected supply chains and labor markets across the world, we remained steadfast and focused on our mission to safely deliver world-class products to our valued customers. Our products have been essential to so many households and businesses, and we’re grateful to have played a leading role in providing people with the products they rely on and trust. Maintaining our daily operations during COVID presented its own unique set of challenges. As we worked through the challenges of the pandemic, our team wanted to be a part of the solution. The PLZ team responded rapidly by producing and donating much-needed supplies such as cleaning products, disinfectants, and hand sanitizer to those who needed it most. We believe in giving back to where we live and work and are devoted to helping our communities thrive. The past year also brought a renewed attention to issues of social justice and the need for all of us to prioritize diversity, inclusion, and respect in every aspect of our lives. At PLZ Corp, we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Over the past year we have launched many initiatives to celebrate and promote our diversity and have prioritized accelerating these efforts.

Our ESG Journey Begins I’m proud to announce that we’re embarking on an ambitious new Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey that will help illuminate our unwavering commitment to our communities and the environment we all share. We understand that having a license to operate goes beyond permits and approvals to include being a responsible company. I’m proud to launch our new ESG initiative and I’m very grateful to all our stakeholders for supporting us every step of the way. Our new ESG initiative is just one part of what we are doing to advance our vision – to be the partner of choice, making products that make people’s lives better.™ At PLZ Corp, we know that our values and people are truly the engine that powers our growth and overall success. We live our values of safety, customer focused, integrity, performance, continuous improvement, and teamwork every day. Thank you for your support and trust as we continue our ESG journey. We are excited for the future and look forward to sharing our progress.

“Integrity is one of PLZ’s top values, right up there with safety. We want to show that we do business the right way. And when I consider our level of ambition for pursuing an ESG strategy, I think we have an opportunity to lead the pack within our industry.”

Sincerely,

Aaron M. Erter Chief Executive Officer

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PLZ ESG REPORT 2021 RESULTS

OUR APPROACH TO ESG

About PLZ

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ABOUT PLZ

About PLZ

PLZ Corp (“PLZ”) is the leading North American manufacturer of specialty aerosols, liquid products, and more, concentrating in the development, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of a comprehensive line of contract fill, branded, and private-label products. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, with a workforce of more than 2,000 dedicated employees across the United States and Canada, PLZ is committed to investing in its people, culture, systems, and processes.

We are the parter of choice, making products that make people’s lives better ™

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ABOUT PLZ

Manufacturing Facilities 17

1. Pacific, MO

10. Social Circle, GA Acquired: 2018

Established: 2012 Square footage: 432,600

Square footage: 98,000

2. St. Clair, Food Acquired: 1990

11. Riverside, CA Acquired: 2021

Square footage: 88,000

Square footage: 280,000

3. St. Clair, Industrial Established: 2012

12. Chino, Personal Care Acquired: 2019 Square footage: 130,000

Square footage: 250,000

4. Clinton, MO

13. Chino, CA

Acquired: 2021 Square footage: 450,000

Acquired: 2018 Square footage: 47,000

5. Coal City, IL

14. Thousand Oaks, CA Acquired: 2016

Acquired: 2017 Square footage: 240,000

Square footage: 134,000

6. Bridgeview, IL Acquired: 2018

15. Vaughan, ONT Acquired: 2011

Square footage: 200,000

Square footage: 110,000

7. Germantown, WI Acquired: 2020

16. Mississauga, Industrial Acquired: 2011 Square footage: 110,000 17. Mississauga, Personal Care Acquired: 2012 Square footage: 101,000

Square footage: 39,000

2.7M Square Feet of Manufacturing & Warehousing

11 Research & Development Centers

120 Aerosol, Liquid, and Non-Aerosol Filling Lines

8. Indianapolis, IN Acquired: 2020

Square footage: 228,000

Downers Grove, IL Corporate Headquarters

9. Fall River, MA Acquired: 2019

Square footage: 145,000

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