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10 Spot, Inc's distribution arm will partner with California Greenworks, Inc., a registered S01 non- <br />profit organization that promotes environmental protection and community revitalization <br />throughout the urban centers of southern California. Their mission is to protect and improve the <br />environment through local clean-ups, community education and revitalization, and sustainable <br />economic growth. The environmental impact of cannabis business is a concern for our organization, <br />and we hope to help offset some of our carbon footprint from transportation of product to and from <br />our facility through this partnership to protect local watersheds, develop Earth -friendly educational <br />programs throughout Santa Ana, and support a variety of local green initiatives. We would also like <br />to leverage this partnership directly to execute green -space projects in Santa Ana, providing long- <br />term environmental benefits and immediate opportunities for the enjoyment of green spaces for <br />many Santa Ana residents. Eco-friendly revitalization efforts not only create green jobs, but spaces <br />around which other community initiatives can be organized and initiated. Green spaces also promote <br />foot traffic, which offers a direct benefit to local businesses and has the potential to reduce vehicle <br />use and therefore carbon emissions. <br />Santa Ana is one of the earliest adopters of adult -use recreational cannabis in the State, and it is <br />therefore a great example of the potential benefits of such businesses to the environment and the <br />community as a whole. We look forward to demonstrating the best results of local collaborations <br />with other cannabis businesses while modeling a way of operating a distribution center that supports <br />sustainability and environmental stewardship at both the local and global levels. <br />Other Environmental and Sustainability Efforts <br />The marijuana industry is growing exponentially but is still in the early phases in the court of public <br />opinion. One way in which the local distribution wing of 10 Spot, Inc. will demonstrate goodwill and <br />community benefits to the public will be by creating a sustainable operation and working to obtain <br />LEED certification. LEED is the gold standard by which buildings are evaluated for environmental <br />stewardship. By obtaining LEED certification, supporting the Santa Ana City Council's green <br />initiatives through donations and volunteer efforts, and strictly adhering to all federal, state, and local <br />sustainability and environmental protection regulations, we will help foster a positive reputation for <br />our industry as upholders of the highest standards and stewards for the environment. <br />In our third -party relationships, we have a proven track record of working with cultivators, <br />manufacturers, and retailers that actively work to minimize their carbon footprint and other <br />environmental impacts. The same will be true for building materials and construction contractors <br />that we use at our Santa Ana distribution facility. We will buy materials locally and use Santa Ana <br />vendors whenever possible for everything from construction materials to office supplies. This not <br />only serves the direct economic interest of the community, but also minimizes the carbon emissions <br />associated with transporting goods over long distances. <br />10 Spot, Inc. welcomes any opportunity to work closely with the City of Santa Ana and its businesses, <br />organizations, and community members to establish sustainable environmental practices that <br />benefit every community member. <br />13 <br />