Sustainable Sourcing

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We partner with suppliers who embrace responsible environmental practices—prioritizing sustainably sourced materials, reduced-emission manufacturing, and eco-conscious logistics. Our Supplier Code of Conduct and Sustainable Procurement Policy ensure that environmental performance is a factor in every sourcing decision.

Learn more in our Sustainable Procurement Policy.

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Waste Reduction Initiatives

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Our teams have implemented site-level programs focused on material efficiency and landfill diversion. Highlights include:

• Full-scale shrink wrap recycling across distribution sites

• Cloud based, real-time waste tracking and recycling compliance

• Transition to digital documentation to reduce paper usage for product sampling program

These practices support our goal of reducing environmental impact across all operations.

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Energy Efficiency & Green Facilities

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In 2024, we transitioned our Toronto operations into a LEED-certified, near-zero energy warehouse. Features include:

• EV charging stations for staff and visitors

• Motion-activated lighting and climate control systems

• Optimized HVAC systems with automated energy use scheduling

• Roof design collects rainwater  for landscape irrigation

This move demonstrates our investment in infrastructure aligned with Canada’s low-carbon economy.

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Carbon Footprint Reduction

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We are actively lowering emissions from direct and indirect sources. Initiatives include:

• Anti-idling protocols for our fleet, reducing diesel use and Scope 1 emissions

• Efficiency retrofits in legacy facilities (lighting, insulation upgrades)

• Internal analysis of Scope 3 emissions in high-impact supplier categories

We aim to report progress transparently in future ESG disclosures.

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Sustainable Packaging & Materials

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We continually evaluate opportunities to reduce the footprint of our packaging. Our priorities:

• Minimize single-use plastics

• Source recyclable and compostable packaging wherever possible

• Collaborate with vendors to reduce excess packaging in delivered goods

Product stewardship extends beyond our warehouse to our supplier partnerships.

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Employee-Led Green Action

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Sustainability is everyone’s responsibility at Dempsey. Our internal ESG focus is to:

• Lead green office campaigns to cut waste and save energy

• Hosts ongoing  staff training on sustainability best practices

• Engage employees through surveys and volunteer cleanup events

We believe meaningful environmental change starts from within.

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Transparency & Reporting

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All environmental metrics, program details, and year-over-year progress are disclosed in our Annual ESG Report.