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Company kicks off the Jamieson brand's 100 th year with commitments for a sustainable future
Jamieson Wellness Inc. ("Jamieson Wellness" or the "Company") (TSX:JWEL) is celebrating the 100 th anniversary of its flagship brand, Jamieson Vitamins, with long-term plans for the creation of a sustainable future.
"We are incredibly proud of this historic milestone we have reached as a Company in 2022," said Mike Pilato, President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness. "What began in 1922 as a small, family-owned brand is now Canada's number one consumer health brand with products available in more than 45 countries around the world. I am grateful to the Jamieson team and our retail partners for their hard work and passion for building this brand together, and to our consumers for the century of trust they have placed in us for their health and wellness needs.
"While we are celebrating this achievement this year, we also recognize that we have a responsibility to forge a sustainable path for our next 100 years and the generations to come. As such, we are committing to a 50% emissions reduction by 2030, and to establishing a formal action plan to reach Net Zero by 2050. These goals are aligned to the United Nations Paris Agreement goals, and as we enter our 100 th year, projects have already begun to help us achieve them."
The Company has released an environmental, social and governance (ESG) document highlighting significant achievements in its diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as recent additions and improvements to its governance practices. It also identifies new sustainability projects currently underway and targeted for completion by 2030, including:
- increasing recycled content in all branded packaging by 50%
- reducing packaging cartons by 50%
- reducing shipper corrugate content by 20%
- reducing landfill waste by 75%
The complete document with additional details on these and the Company's other ESG projects can be found in the presentations section of the Company's corporate website or accessed directly here .
"We know that this is not going to be a simple or straightforward process, but as we look to expand our leadership beyond this 100-year mark we believe it is the right thing to do, and we welcome the challenge of creating real and positive change," said Mr. Pilato. "We are excited about the plans we have in place and look forward to sharing our progress as we begin another century of improving the world's health and wellness."
About Jamieson Wellness Inc.
Jamieson Wellness is dedicated to improving the world's health and wellness with its portfolio of innovative natural health brands. Established in 1922, Jamieson is the Company's heritage brand and Canada's #1 consumer health brand. Jamieson Wellness manufactures and markets sports nutrition products and specialty supplements under its Progressive, Precision and Iron Vegan brands. The Company also markets Smart Solutions, the #1 women's natural health focused brand in Canada. For more information please visit jamiesonwellness.com.
Forward-Looking Information
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Investor and Media Contact:
Ruth Winker
Jamieson Wellness
416-705-5437
rwinker@jamiesonlabs.com
