BRINGING SUSTAINABILITY TO LIFE BRINGING SUSTAINABILITY TO LIFE

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2 Sun Country Community At Sun Country, we are truly making the impossible possible. Our goal is to turn as many inefficient business models upside-down to create sustainable solutions and reverse the impact on our planet. Sun Country has been an incredible tool for teaching friends, family and acquaintances that these small steps make a huge impact. From switching to eco-friendly products to adjusting our habits and turning off a light switch, everyone has a choice. Your choice to select and support eco-friendly products can make a substantial difference and empower others to do the same. From our team to yours, thank you for allowing us to spread our sustainability movement. WE CARE AND OUR ACTIONS PROVE IT

3 The Sun Country Mission Empowering individuals to lead global change by adopting simple models of economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Sun Country Highway Longest Greenest Highway Project 2017 Finalist Sun Country Highway World s Best Automotive Solutions Company 2013 Winner Sun Country Organics 2017 Top 20 Projects Sun Country Highway 2015 Top 16 Individual & Top 15 Projects

4 Sun Country Milestones Sun Country Farms wind-powered facility in Langham, Saskatchewan, was the first in the province to use 100% green electricity Established the World s Longest Green Highway, (+10,000km) in (2012) 1000 s of public EV Chargers installed at businesses, municipalities and tourist locations across North America and around the world 1 st retailer in the world to offer high-spped, Level II EV charging at every location, Peavey Mart 1 st international retailer to install EV chargers at every IKEA across Canada 1 st gas retailer to offer free high-speed EV charging, PetroCanada, Canada s largest gas retailer! Created the world s first virtual zero emission manufacturing value chain from farm to consumer Sun Country featured on Green Energy Futures August (2013) 3 annual E-mazing Races have travelled across Canada Sun Country Highway Navigator smartphone app released in (2015) Launched organic fertilizer product (2016) Launched new biochar product in Canada (2017) Brought world s most eco-friendly grass seed to Canada (2017) Launched the first wild bird food made from 100% Canadian grown bugs (2018)

5 Sun Country Milestones Sun Country Highway established the World s Longest Green Highway, (+10,000km) in 2012

6 Sun Country Milestones Sun Country Highway established the World s Longest Green Highway, (+10,000km) in 2012

7 Sun Country Milestones Founded the E-Mazing Race - world s largest EV race with entrants to date

8 Sun Country s Beginning Saskatchewan s first manufacturing facility powered by 100% green electricity In 2007, founders, Kent Rathwell and his wife Joni purchased Sun Country Farms and developed it into the world s most economically, environmentally and socially sustainable wild bird food company. The wind-powered facility in Langham, Saskatchewan, was the first in the province to use 100% green electricity. Additionally, the processing plant produces enough bio-oil to power the farm equipment used to produce and transport all of Sun Country Farm s seed products. Along with Sun Country Farms sustainable bird food, the team launched a line of high-quality bird feeders made from recycled plastic milk jugs, which to date has diverted approximately 1 million jugs from landfills.

9 Sun Country s Zero Emission Value Chain Sun Country is built on a model for sustainability - social, economic and environmental. Sun Country Farms is the most sustainable bird seed company on the planet, and by installing electric vehicle charging stations at participating retailers, Sun Country Farms and Sun Country Highway have produced one of the first potential zero emission value chains in the world. Each company works in harmony with the others. Working with one business unit contributes to something much larger than profits. Sun Country is able to spread sustainability efforts through multiple verticals and make a larger, positive effect on our planet.

10 Sun Country Highway Charger Network

11 Sun Country Farms Products Level I & Level II Charging Stations The foundation of our cross continent public charging network The safest, most reliable, and affordable electric vehicle charging equipment on the market. Sun Country Highway charging stations meet UL standards and are compatible with all electric vehicles on the market today.

12 Sun Country Farms Products Wild Bird Food Pails Sun Country Farms 100% Canadian grown products are now available in convenient buckets. The buckets are Canadian made, reusable, and recyclable. They are sealed for a longer shelf life, to keep product fresh, and to keep bugs and rodents out. Attract more birds to your feeders Attract new birds to your feeders Grown in Canada No filler, just high-quality seed Processed and packaged in Canada Buckets made in Ontario, Canada

13 Sun Country Farms Products Wild Bird Bugs The first 100% Canadian grown bug product for wild birds NEW Wild Bird Bugs to attract even more birds, to your feeders. Buckets are Canadian made, reusable, and recyclable. They are sealed for a long shelf life, to keep product fresh, and to keep bugs and rodents out. Key Features: 100% waste-free No filler, just high-quality seed Processed and packaged in Canada Buckets made in Ontario, Canada Attract more birds to your feeders Attract new birds to your feeders Grown in Canada

14 Sun Country Organics Products Pearl s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Grass Seed Save time and money. According to Popular Science & Newsweek Magazines and over 300 expert reviews, Pearl s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Lawn Seed is the most eco friendly grass in the world. As featured on: Very slow growing mow it only once every 4 to 6 weeks (rather than weekly) Drought tolerant & huge water savings needs 75% less water Great return on investment save on water, fertilizer & mowing Never needs chemical fertilizer, Extreme heat & cold tolerance - stays green year round in spite of extreme temperatures

15 Sun Country Organics Products Pearl s Premium Ultra Low Maintenance Grass Seed After 10 years of intense research, Pearl s Premium grass is a softer and darker green grass than other grasses. Pearl's Premium's very deep roots and our special seed types in these exact US Patent protected percentages, tap into naturally occurring moisture and nutrients to minimize watering, stop erosion, hold the soil in place and help lawns better tolerate drought, insects, disease, and salt better than other grasses. Prevents bugs - naturally occurring fungi grows on grass blades, Deep Roots sequester 4-8 times the carbon Most Sustainable Grass in World Up to 6 LEED Credits Pet Proof & Dog Friendly - no more dead spots Grows in all temperature regions Plant over the existing lawn* *In most but not all situations.

16 Sun Country Organics Products Organic Plant Food & Soil Builder Child, pet, and wildlife safe. Sun Country is working to make our world a little greener with a safe, effective and 100% Organic Lawn Builder & Plant Food. These nutrient packed granules promote plant growth, improve soil aeration, and build soil s organic carbon content. Safe, dry, easy to handle - will not burn, grass, plants or skin. No down-time after application. Safe & Organic: Use on: Pathogen Free E.coli Free Salmonella Free Weed Seed Free Antibiotic Free Hormone Free Steroid Free Herbicide Free Grass & turf Flowers Vegetables Potted plants Fruit trees Fields & crops Trees & shrubs Plus more!

17 Sun Country Organics Products AirTerra Biochar by Sun Country Increase water and nutrient retention. Biochar is a very low cost soil amendment that greatly improves quality of soil, increases water retention, reduces fertilizer leaching, and ultimately increases the plant yield. Adding biochar to your soil creates a storage system for nutrients, moisture, and beneficial microbes; together they work to feed plant roots more effectively. Key Benefits: Increase soil water retention Improves plant health & yield Creates a home for beneficial microbes Increase nutrient retention Carbon negative Keeps carbon in soil for 100 s of years

18 Sun Country Organics Products Electric Bikes Change the way you commute, saving you money, and helping the planet in the process. An electric bike lets you take control of the way you get around, getting you out of traffic and where you want to be quickly and easily with no sweat and no expensive gas bill. Product Features: Multiple Frame Sizes for the Perfect Fit 7-Speed Drive Frame Integrated Removable Battery Pack Lightweight Aluminum Frame for Easy Transport Advanced LCD Display Dual Mode Operation: Pedal Assist and Throttle 18-Month Warranty for Frame and Components; 24-Month Warranty for Battery 120v ac charger plugs into any outlet and chargesbattery in approximately 4 hours.

19 Thank You We would like to thank you for your interest in learning more about Sun Country. We are a group of passionate people leading global change for a sustainable future. Kent Rathwell kent@suncountrycommunity.com (306)