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DocuSign Envelope ID, 042DDA72-FA32-4F05-BEBB-1848D805E746 <br />B. Other Environmental and 5ustainability Efforts <br />The cannabis industry is still in the early phases in the court of public opinion. One way in which <br />The Spot will demonstrate goodwill and community benefits to the public is by creating a sustainable <br />operation and working to obtain LFFD certification. LEED is the gold standard by which commercial <br />facilities are evaluated for environmental stewardship. but still working to establish a reputation for <br />itself. By obtaining LEED certification, supporting the Santa Ana City Council's green initiatives through <br />donations and volunteer efforts, and strictly adhering to all federal, state, and local sustainability and <br />environmental protection regulations, we contribute to a positive reputation for our industry as <br />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 distributors that actively work to minimize their carbon footprint and other <br />environmental impacts. The same will be true for building materials and construction contractors that <br />we use at our Santa Ana facility. We will buy materials locally and use local Santa Ana vendors whenever <br />possible for everything from construction materials to office supplies. This not only serves the direct <br />economic interest of the community, but also minimizes the carbon emissions associated with <br />transporting goods over long distances. <br />The Spot will take a leadership role in the retail cannabis sector on a city-wide level by being an <br />active member in and helping to expand the local cannabis industry association, Orange County <br />Advocacy Alliance (OCAA). OCAA will function in part as a local thinktank for the industry, where <br />information, techniques and solutions can be devised and shared to reduce environmental impact from <br />the industry and create positive impacts in general. Environmental and community improvements and <br />initiatives can be significantly enhanced and expedited by pooling knowledge of respected and <br />experienced members of the local industry. The Spot welcomes the opportunity to work closely with the <br />City of Santa Ana and its organizations and community members to establish sustainable environmental <br />practices and overall practices that benefit the communities in which we operate for the entire industry. <br />