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SUSTAINABILITY INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT 84% believe that sustainability will become increasingly important within the next five years . 80% believe packaging will become more important for sustainable consumption in the next five years. Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Results for Sweden HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

COMPANIES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE 79% believe that companies play a crucial or very important role in combating climate change. Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Results for Sweden HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY IS DEEP-ROOTED - DR. RUBEN RAUSING REDUCE FOOD WASTE INCREASE FOOD AVAILABILITY RESOURCE EFFICIENCY HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

TETRA PAK PACKAGING PORTFOLIO Laminate structure allows smart use of raw materials HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

TETRA PAK HAS COMMITTED TO A LOW CARBON CIRCULAR ECONOMY The worlds first – and so far only – beverage package on the market made from 100% renewable, plant based packaging materials Launched in 2015 HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

OUR 2020 GOALS OBJECTIVES GOALS Renewable packaging goals: Develop sustainable 100% FSC TM -certified paperboard, products A 100% renewable package Reduce environmental 2020 climate goal: footprint across the Cap climate impact across value value chain chain at 2010 levels 2020 recycling goal: Increase recycling 40% global recycling rate HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

TETRA PAK COMMITED TO RECYCLING Our engagement impacts stakeholders along the value chain Recycled cartons are a valuable resource as raw materials Consumers expect packages to be recyclable Long term competitiveness Environmental profile of Recycling is not our business but the product is important it is our business to make it work! Legislation requires producers to act HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

CONSUMERS EXPECT RECYCLING When you think about an environmentally friendly product, which is the first thing that comes to your mind? #1: Products that can be recycled #2: Organic products 82% #3: Biodegradable products* Completely or mainly agree that carton packages that are collected for recycling can become raw material in new products** *Tetra Pak Environment research 2015, Global report **Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Results for Sweden HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS SUPPORTED BY LCA Recycling saves energy, resources and climate HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

SUCESSFUL RECYCLING REQUIRE Available collection Supportive consumer Recycling capacity infrastructure behaviour HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

COLLECTION SYSTEMS VARIES FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY Collection Infrastructure HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

COLLECTION OF USED BEVERAGE CARTONS IN SWEDEN Nation-wide collection as Kerbside & bring bank part of paper packaging (>5000 collection points) Collection Infrastructure HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

RECYCLING IS GOING ON ALL OVER THE WORLD GOALS More than 150 recycling companies Recycling capacity all over the world make our cartons their business every day HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

RECYCLING BEVERAGE CARTONS IS EASY “Beverage cartons are easily recycled in a process were water and agitation separates the Recycling capacity Easy to flatten and recycle paper fibers from the plastic and aluminum” HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

TECHNOLOGIES FOR RECYCLING THE ALUMINUM & POLYMER Material recycling Aluminum, (Polymer) Aluminum + Polymer Aluminum & Polymer Aluminum + Polymer + Carton Energy recycling Polymer HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

RECYCLING BEVERAGE CARTONS - STEADY INCREASE Consumer behavior! Easy to flatten and recycle http://www.ace-uk.co.uk/media-centre/news/eu-beverage-carton-recycling-rate-rises-for-12th-consecutive-year HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

EASY TO FLATEN AND RECYCLE ACCORDING TO CONSUMERS “ 78% of Swedish consumers find beverage cartons easy to flatten and recycle” Consumer behavior! Easy to flatten and recycle Source: Tetra Pak Nordic Environment Research 2017, Sweden HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

PROMOTING RECYCLING MAKES A DIFFERENCE The Carton Match engages kids to increase recycling vs 200 000 kids since the start 2012 Fun and educating tasks Partnership with WWF From below 40% to almost 90% recycling! Kids are important influencers Educating material Good Media coverage HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

BUILDING BRAND VALUE WITH RECYCLING HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

COLLABORATION IN THE VALUE CHAIN IS IMPORTANT Increasing volumes drives efficiency HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

CARTONS ARE EASY TO RECYCLE AND INCREASINGLY RECYCLED A valuable raw material for new products Simple process using More than 25 recycling Recycling rate in only water mills in Europe continuous growth HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak

”I don’t get why not everyone recycles… I mean, how hard can it be?” – Mikkel, 4 years old HL, Okt 2018 Tetra Pak