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Charter Next Generation Achieves Silver EcoVadis Medal for Sustainability Commitment

Charter Next Generation (CNG), a prominent player in sustainable material science solutions, has achieved a significant distinction by earning a Silver Medal from EcoVadis. This award positions CNG among the top 15% of companies globally assessed by EcoVadis in terms of sustainability efforts. This achievement illustrates the company's unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, ethical governance, and responsible sourcing practices across its operations.

CNG's accomplishment was recognized under EcoVadis' updated and more stringent criteria for 2024. This assessment elevates the company's rating from Bronze to Silver, placing it in the 87th percentile among over 130,000 companies evaluated worldwide. "We are thrilled to receive the Silver Medal from EcoVadis—and even more so about what it signifies—our continuous improvement, strong governance structure, and steadfast commitment to making a positive impact on our people, our planet, and our shared future," stated Lisa Alteri, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at CNG. "This milestone is a direct reflection of the passion, dedication, and accountability exhibited by our employee-owners."

Key highlights from the EcoVadis evaluation in the Manufacture of Plastics Products sector include:

• - Ranked in the top 1% of companies for Environmental practices
• - Top 7% for Overall Score
• - Top 10% for Ethics
• - Top 14% for Sustainable Procurement
• - Earned Leader status for its Carbon Scorecard, recognizing CNG as best-in-class for its Greenhouse Gas Management System.

This recognition underscores CNG's broader climate strategy and its dedication to decarbonization. The company aims to reduce its total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and its Scope 3 emissions by 52% by the year 2030, based on a 2021 baseline, before aspiring to achieve complete net-zero emissions by 2050.

"Sustainability is central to the innovations we pursue and the products we develop," added John Garnett, Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Technical, and Innovation. "Our objective is to aid our customers in meeting their own sustainability targets through high-performance and circular material science solutions—ultimately enabling them to grow responsibly while minimizing environmental impacts."

These achievements build upon consecutive Bronze ratings received in 2023 and 2024, indicating CNG’s upward trend in sustainability performance and a long-term commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical business practices.

"This milestone is just one step in our sustainability journey," Garnett further commented. "We remain committed to addressing areas for improvement identified in the assessment and continuing our mission of enhancing lives for a better world."

To learn more about CNG's EcoVadis recognition and the scoring methodology, visit EcoVadis. More information regarding the company's sustainability progress can be found in its detailed sustainability report or on the dedicated section of its website.

About Charter Next Generation

Charter Next Generation (CNG) stands as a leader in sustainable material science solutions throughout North America, offering high-quality specialty films and advanced materials for flexible packaging across various vital markets, including food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare. Supporting operations from 17 facilities across the U.S. and comprising over 2,500 employee-owners, CNG embodies a blend of manufacturing excellence and innovation to tackle global challenges—ranging from waste reduction to food preservation and climate resilience. As proud partners of Ownership Works™, CNG is devoted to generating long-lasting, sustainable value through shared success. Visit their official website at cnginc.com, follow them on LinkedIn, or contact their media relations team for further inquiries.