The Mend - Sustainable Packaging Solutions

1. T H E M E N D P A C K A G I N G SUSTA INABLE PACKAGING SOLUTI ONS FOR COMPA NIES SALES DECK SEPTEMBER, 2021

2. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Sustainability in Packaging As brands take into consideration the impact their operations have on the planet, an important aspect that is often overlooked is packaging 1/3rd of landfills is filled with packaging waste Every single piece of plastic ever produced is still on Earth With all the packaging we discard, we can build a 12 foot high wall of paper from India to Turkey 43% of consumers throw away packaging once the need for it is over

3. THE MEND PACKAGI NG What's your shade of Business Green? 88% of consumers will be more loyal to a company that supports social or environmental issues Companies with sustainable practices grow 5.6x faster than conventional options

4. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Our Mission The Mend is a sustainable packaging company aiming to unbox a greener future - one package at a time. We created this company to provide greener options to businesses in every industry around the world. The materials we use are recycled, recyclable and/or biodegradable.

5. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Who We Are CUSTOMISED SUSTAINABLE AN INTEGRATED VENDOR FULL STACK PACKAGING PACKAGING SOLUTIONS NETWORK SOLUTIONS Our extensive vendor network across We help your brand ideate, design and Right from the design to the execution the country helps us source materials, execute packaging solutions that are and delivery of your packaging, we and manufacture your products at a made from recycled, recyclable and take care of it all. Your main focus location closest to you while biodegradable materials while should be your product- leave the maintaining affordability, maintaining your brand identity and packaging to us. transparency and accessibility aesthetic

6. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Product Protection Company Why is packaging important? Branding First impressions matter! User Experience The first point of interaction a consumer has with your brand is through your packaging. Communication

7. THE MEND PACKAGI NG AS A BUSINESS YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO DO RIGHT BY YOUR STAKEHOLDERS What we are solving for Inaccessibility and fragmentation in Conver t your packagi ng t o a mor e sust ai nabl e opt i on sourcing packaging manufacturers Customizable solutions at lower price points Lack of transparency in materials and processes used Opaque pricing structures and disorganized network that disallow cost comparison Cumbersome and expensive operations to manage in-house Having to approach multiple vendors for various parts of your packaging requirements

8. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Why The Mend Transparent Supporting Small Businesses Cost Effective Geographic Relevance Our materials are certified as Our pan-India vendor Most of our vendors are one shop India is a manufacturing hub recycled, recyclable and/or network and extensive vetting facilities that have been nurtured that has ample growth and biodegradable. We do not process enables us to by our operations teams to innovation opportunity while use virgin fibers in any of our compare and source the best improve their processes while maintaining cost efficiencies packaging. costs at the highest quality increasing their scalability. We and robust trade for all aspects of your have supported over 30 small relationships packaging businesses to grow in size and revenue

9. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Founders Prianka Jhaveri focuses on Strategy, Sales, Operations and Business Development at The Mend. She first fell in love with packaging solutions while she was working with an International strategy consulting firm, where she worked closely with a leading FMCG brand in India to find alternatives to PET bottles for beverage packaging. She then went on to work with a venture fund, where she evaluated and invested in startups and worked closely with founders on growth and business strategy for their brands. Her interest in alternative packaging solutions and drive to help small companies scale their businesses lead her to co found The Mend Packaging. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Physics and Economics. Rishika Reddy focuses on Management, Operations, and Finance at The Mend. Prior to founding The Mend she worked at an electric transportation solutions provider, as a part of the CEO’s office where she was exposed to ideating and operating in various functional areas of a startup. She is driven by solving difficult problems in industries impacting the future of our planet, and this has impacted her lifestyle and career choices, leading her to found The Mend. Packaging seemed like a natural progression to her as her family has founded and has been operating a printing press for the past four decades. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University with a dual degree in Economics and Finance. Rhea Kothari focuses on Marketing, Sales and Program Management at The Mend. Prior to founding The Mend, she worked at a startup accelerator in New York before joining her family business in the jewelry industry, where she wore several different hats and learned the in’s and out’s of running a small business. She has been interested in implementing greener practices in her personal and professional life, as she pushed for sustainable packaging in her family business well before The Mend began. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University with a major in Economics and a double minor in Psychology and Sociology.

10. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Vendor Network Our vendors undergo an extensive vetting and verification process through which we evaluate their quality, standards, and pricing. 100% of our vendors have signed our Supplier Code of Conduct which means that everyone in our supply chain is being treated fairly, earning fair wages and are upholding the highest standards of labour laws and manufacturing processes. All of the raw materials are sourced from paper mills with the highest standards of transparency and we require bills of purchase and material construction certificates to ensure authenticity of product. Our quality assurance and quality check processes ensure our finished products are as per the specifications and standards of our clients and every piece is dispatched in a perfect condition

11. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Mend Over Myth DURABILI TY PRICE Sustainable packaging has the same durable properties as traditional packaging Sustainable packaging is offered at the same or lower price point as traditional packaging AESTHE TIC MA R K E T IN G Sustainable packaging is aesthetically pleasing and can be made exactly to the look you desire Sustainable packaging increases the scope of your marketing and appeal

12. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Our Impact Diversion of waste from landfills We use only recycled materials to ensure the lifetime of waste is extended to it's maximum utility Climate positive workforce We are partnered with Ecologi to offset our workforce's climate impact by planting trees per employee Employment opportunities We have scaled many small businesses by offering them manufacturing opportunities as a part of our vendor network Abated our clients' carbon footprints We have converted over 100 clients towards sustainable packaging thereby reducing their carbon footprint through wasteful operations

13. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Savings Factors affecting plastic pricing Crude oil (input factor costs) Geopolitical instability Regulation against plastic Government taxation SAVI NGS GLI DEPATH

14. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Certifications MATERIALS: ORGANISATIONAL FRAMEWORK: Our materials have proof of transactions We possess a ISO 14001 certification and construction certifications Our Bioplastics are certified with the VENDOR SYSTEM: Central Pollution Control Board Our Recycled Paper is certified by the All our vendors have signed our supplier FSC code of conduct All our vendors are certified with the WORKFORCE: Pollution Control Board All our vendors are compliant with We have partnered with Ecologi to relevant labor laws offset our carbon footprint and become a climate positive workforce

15. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Our Clients

16. THE MEND PACKAGI NG Contact Us Website www.themendpackaging.com Email contact@themendpackaging.com Social @themendpackaging.com