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Good
afternoon and welcome to another episode of Investorideas.com
"Potcast" featuring cannabis news, stocks to watch as well as
insights from thought leaders and experts.
In
today’s podcast we look at a few public and private company announcements.
Khiron
Life Sciences Corp. (TSXV: KHRN) (OTCQX: KHRNF), a vertically integrated medical
cannabis leader with core operations in Latin America and Europe, announced the release of its inaugural
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which captures the period
between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
Showcasing the Company's commitment
to improving environmental practices, along with the lives of patients,
employees, local communities, shareholders and other stakeholders, the report outlines
actions and initiatives undertaken in 2020 to strengthen ESG practices
throughout the Company's operations and supply chain, along with Khiron's goals
for 2021 and 2022. The report adheres to
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and reflects the alignment of the
Company's goals with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
"At Khiron, sustainability is
embedded in our DNA, with the common belief that strong ESG policies improve
performance, loyalty, and innovation, while reducing corporate risks and
capital costs. Our inaugural ESG report demonstrates our dedication to strong
environmental, social and governance principles as we deliver on our Mission of
improving lives through cannabis. I am proud of how our team rose to the challenges
of 2020, achieving incredible milestones in an unprecedented year,"
comments Alvaro Torres, CEO and Director.
Alvaro Torres, continues,
"Increasingly, institutional investors are using ESG principles to guide
investment decisions, and as one of the first global cannabis companies to
publish an ESG report, we have achieved another corporate milestone that
distinguishes us as an industry leader and market disruptor. We have set
ambitious ESG goals for the next two years and I am confident our team will
deliver on these objectives."
2020
ESG Highlights
●
Conducted initial identification and
assessment of material environmental, social, economic and governance issues,
resulting in the identification and prioritization of 10 overarching goals in
alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
●
Identified eight key stakeholder groups
impacted or influenced by the Company, including shareholders, employees,
patients, clients, local communities, the environment, suppliers, and
government.
●
Commissioned solar park to reduce energy
consumption at production facility by up to 40%, while implementing initiatives
to measure and reduce consumption of resources, including energy, water, and
materials.
●
Supported local communities during COVID-19
crisis by donating COVID-19 PCR testing equipment to the Santa Clara Hospital
in Bogota; in addition, provided nutritional kits to vulnerable families,
essential medical supplies to local hospitals, and COVID-19 training and
support to community health care practitioner.
●
Secured 88% of production supplies from
local suppliers and employed 74% local residents at the Company's production
facility.
●
Had a positive impact on local communities,
with 61% of surveyed residents indicating that the Company has had positive
impact on the community.
●
Achieved wage parity between men and women
in the Company's workforce, while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
●
Promoted culture of compliance and robust
corporate security; improved voluntary incident reporting by over 135x, conducted
over 35 employee training sessions related to the Company's ESG goals, and had
no regulatory infractions.
●
Leveraged a culture of innovation and
adaptability, pivoting quickly in response to the COVID-19 crisis, rapidly
developing telemedicine channels, managing supply chain to ensure patients
received medications and reprioritizing capital.
In 2020, global sustainable funds
attracted more than $150 billion in fund flows with COVID-19 serving as a
catalyst for sustainability investing (Source: Morningstar). Additionally,
according to RBC Global Asset Managements' Responsible Investment Survey 2019,
70% of institutional investors surveyed use ESG principles when they invest.
The top 3 reasons to apply ESG principles when investing were cited as (1) lower
risks, (2) improved returns, and (3) acting in clients' interests.
Fire
& Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX: FAF) (OTCQX: FFLWF), today announced that its strategic licensing
partner, "American Acres Managers' ', has officially changed its name to
"Fire & Flower U.S. Holdings'' and has opened its first Fire &
Flower branded store in Palm Springs, California located at 4810 E Camino
Parocela, Palm Springs, California.
Fire & Flower announced its
strategic entry into the U.S. cannabis market in February 2021 when it signed a
licensing agreement with American Acres to license its Fire & Flower brand,
store operating system and Hifyre™ technology platform for dispensaries in
California, Arizona and Nevada. Through
this licensing arrangement, American Acres is expanding Fire & Flower's
retail footprint in the U.S. with the rollout of new Fire & Flower stores
in targeted, high-growth markets to deliver best-in-class technology and retail
functionality to U.S. cannabis consumers.
"We have reached a significant
milestone for our Company as we have officially planted our roots in the U.S.
cannabis market through our strategic partner, American Acres," stated
Trevor Fencott, Chief Executive Officer of Fire & Flower. "Our Hifyre cannabis digital retail and
analytics platform has propelled our growth and leadership position in Canada
allowing us to successfully capture consumer buying behaviors and apply
predictive and real-time analytics unlike any of our competitors. As we have continued to demonstrate the value
of our technology through the rapid expansion of our multi-banner retail
network of over 85 stores throughout Canada, the expansion of our brand and
technology into the U.S. is the next step in our evolution. We are pleased to now be delivering the same
omni-channel, convenience-oriented cannabis retail experience to U.S. consumers
and pave the way for the future of cannabis retail in the U.S as legislation
continues to develop."
In connection with the entering into
of the licensing agreement with American Acres, Fire & Flower received an
option exercisable to acquire American Acres at a discount to fair market value.
The acquisition is anticipated to occur upon the federal legalization of
adult-use cannabis in the United States or when otherwise permitted by the
policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the
Company's securities are listed for trading.
Ayurcann Holdings
Corp. (CSE: AYUR), a Canadian extraction company
specializing in the processing of cannabis and hemp to produce oils and various
derivative products, announced that it has entered into a
manufacturing and distribution agreement with Innocan Pharma Corporation
(“Innocan”), an Israel-based, pharmaceutical tech company focused on the
development of several drug delivery platforms combining CBD.
The
agreement will see Ayurcann manufacture Innocan’s CBD Topical products consisting
of its Relief and Go and SHIR™ Beauty skin care collections. Ayurcann will also
act as the exclusive Canadian distributor for the products, and will pay
royalties to Innocan based on net sales of the products sold by Ayurcann into
the Canadian recreational and medical cannabis markets. The agreement is
subject to Health Canada approval.
“Ayurcann
is excited for the opportunity to manufacture and introduce Innocan’s SHIR
Beauty and skin care line as well their Relief & Go topical products in
Canada. We believe that Innocan's patent-pending, CBD-integrated products will
be some of the highest quality CBD products to enter the market to date. The
pharmaceutical expertise of Innocan together with Ayurcann’s large extraction
capacity and manufacturing capabilities will be combined to bring top of the
line products to market at scale and price points that will allow for wide
market access. This Agreement also positions both companies for CBD
deregulation, allowing Ayurcann and Innocan's CBD products to be further scaled
through national retailers at such time,” says CEO of Ayurcann, Igal Sudman.
"InnoCan
is looking forward to selling its unique line of products in Canada in
collaboration with Ayurcann," said Iris Bincovich, InnoCan's CEO and a
member of Ayurcann’s advisory board. "The market opportunity in Canada is
unique as Canada was one of the early adaptors of CBD usage and potential
customers in Canada are knowledgeable about the benefits offered by CBD. We
expect InnoCan's product to be accepted by the market, as it appreciates the
high efficacy of CBD products."
Superette today opened Sip ‘N’ Smoke, a first of its kind “express” cannabis retail
concept located in Toronto’s Trinity-Bellwoods park. Once again completely
reimagining the existing cannabis retail experience, Superette’s Sip ‘N’ Smoke
is a 690 sq ft kiosk serving only pre-rolls and infused beverages that are
meant to be enjoyed at the park. Superette Bellwoods’ walk-up location and
cafeteria-style shopping experience pushes the boundaries to demonstrate true
innovation in customer journey, product curation, and retail principles for an
easy-access, smaller-footprint cannabis shop.
Superette
Bellwoods’ parkside grab-n-go express concept takes inspiration from European
outdoor kiosks known as Trinkhalle, along with classic corner and convenience
stores. Sip ‘N’ Smoke features all the hallmarks of Superette’s nostalgic
retail environments, featuring a sunny colour palette and old-school white and
yellow checkerboard tile floor as a tribute to beloved convenience store
brands. The first dispensary to have an intentionally narrow product focus,
Bellwoods Sip ‘N’ Smoke exclusively sells a curated selection of
ready-to-consume pre-rolls and beverages. Staying true to the convenience store
concept, Sip ‘N’ Smoke does not have a menu. Instead, customers pick up a tray
and head down the line - inspired by the easy flow of a cafeteria - shopping
with their eyes while guided by a budtender. In addition to the hyper-focused
cannabis product offering, customers can pick up other park-ready lifestyle
items including portable speakers, blankets, bottle openers and totes from
Superette’s cult-followed product line to enjoy in the park.
“We're
thrilled to finally be opening our doors in one of the most iconic spots in the
city, despite the steady influx of cannabis shops in the neighbourhood. It was
important for Superette to show up in a way that is uniquely ourselves. Welcome
to Sip 'N' Smoke, the perfect parkside shop” commented Mimi Lam, Chief
Executive Officer.
Since
its inception, Superette’s award winning design stands out in an increasingly
saturated market by incorporating hyperlocal elements and building connections
with their local community. Superette Bellwoods’ Super Slots machine and their
signature Munchie Phone, which for Bellwoods is a direct line to beloved
neighbouring Lambo’s Deli, all round out Sip ‘N Smoke’s quintessential
Superette retail experience. For the next two weeks, Superette has created a
limited edition special with Lambo’s to serve a “Superette Super Stack”
Sandwich to satisfy all your post-visit cravings. Bellwoods’ Sip ‘N’ Smoke
marks the first of the brand’s new innovative retail concepts, which include
upcoming locations at Toronto’s Stackt Market featuring Superette’s new
SuperMarket concept, as well as an upcoming Superette SnackBar, SuperStop and
more.
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