Australian Packaging Covenant. Action Plan. July 2016 June 2017

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1 Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan July 2016 June 2017 Myer Holdings Ltd Page 1 of 8

2 Contents CONTENTS APC COMMITMENT OVERVIEW MYER HOLDINGS LTD PROFILE PACKAGING MATERIALS AND REVIEWS COVENANT CONTACT OFFICER APC ACTION PLAN... 7 Myer Holdings Ltd Page 2 of 8

3 1. APC Commitment Overview As part of the Myer commitment to sustainability, Myer is committed to adopting the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) Sustainable Packaging Guidelines (SPG) and the principles of product stewardship contained within the APC. Myer aims to minimise the amount of packaging used in our operations and the packaging waste that goes to landfill. Myer achieves this objective by using hierarchy of waste considerations in the briefing and design process for packaging of new products. The hierarchy of waste requires Myer to: Avoid/eliminate packaging wherever possible. If packaging is necessary, design packaging that is re-usable. If not re-usable, use materials that maximise recyclability of packaging. As a final option, aim to minimise the quantity of packaging that goes to waste. Myer has achieved continuous improvement over the life of our previous Action Plans. We have developed this Action Plan to continue to improve, and cover the period from which our last plan expired (June 2016) through to the end of the current Covenant period (June 2017). Richard Umbers CEO Myer Holdings Ltd Anne Marie Baldwin General Manager HR and Sustainability Myer Holdings Ltd Myer Holdings Ltd Page 3 of 8

4 2. Myer Holdings Ltd Profile The first Myer store opened in Bendigo, Victoria in The business has since grown to become Australia s largest department store chain with 66 stores nationally, employing more than 10,000 people. Myer offers a range of womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, homewares, cosmetics, footwear, electrical, furniture, toys and a broad range of general merchandise. Myer also has one subsidiary, Sass and Bide, purchased fully in Myer stores are located in all Australian states and territories, other than the Northern Territory. The National Support Office is located at 800 Collins Street, Docklands, Vic, Myer has four Regional Distribution Centres located in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia. Myer sells a range of merchandise of National and International brands, and Myer Exclusive Brands (MEBs). Myer is therefore classified both as a Retailer and a Brand Owner within the Australian Packaging Covenant. The following are Myer Exclusive Brands: Brand Category Brand Category AH&G Pets Homewares Mink Denim Australian House & Garden Homewares Miss Shop, Cosmetics Baker by Ted Baker Monsac Homewares (travel goods) Basque, MyTreats Food Accessories Basque Woman MyTreats Junior Food Bauhaus, Myer Homewares Footwear Blaq One Tru Luv Intimate Charlie Brown, Origami Accessories Chloe & Lola Intimate Piper Collection Accessories Regatta Cozi by Jennifer Hawkins Regatta Petite Design Studio Accessories Regatta Woman Grab Denim Reserve Heritage Homewares Sachi Footwear Hi there from Karen Walker Sass & Bide Hotel Collection by Homewares Soho Intimate Heritage Innovare Made in Italy Footwear Sprout Jack & Milly Ted Baker Jack Stone TILII, Cosmetics JAG (for handbags only) Accessories Tokito Jane Lamerton Tokito Collection Jayson Brunsdon Black Trent Nathan Label Jayson Brunsdon Home Homewares Trent Nathan Events Collection Karen Walker Home Homewares True: Essentials Cosmetics Kenji True: Home Cosmetics, Myer Holdings Ltd Page 4 of 8

5 Brand Category Brand Myer Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan Category Homewares Kenji Luxe Urban Soul Footwear L Lisa Ho Vue Homewares Leona by Leona Edminston Wayne Cooper Maddox Wayne Cooper Events Milk & Honey Zazou Footwear Milkshake 3. Packaging Materials and Reviews Under the definitions within the APC, Myer is a Brand Owner. Myer conducts the sourcing for Myer Exclusive Brands, including design, product evaluation and packaging. The majority of Myer Exclusive Brands are apparel brands for which there is minimal consumer packaging, for example, business shirts, hosiery and giftware boxes for special events. Myer has a smaller number of homewares, kitchenware, footwear and accessories Myer Exclusive Brands, for which development of packaging is typically required, for example, boxed dinnerware and bedding. Typical consumer packaging materials and formats used across the assortment of Myer Exclusive Brand merchandise are outlined in the table below: Type Typical Packaging Materials & Formats Dinnerware, drink ware, cookware, Cardboard box, cardboard insert walls/ barriers, tissue serving ware (boxed and loose) paper product wrap Other home wares (e.g. carving PET plastic covering/wrap (to provide product protection boards, canisters, oil vinegar sets) and allow visual identification of product) Double sided printed cardboard swing-tags, reusable - non-packaged hangers Plastic bag with internal tissue-paper/ card (e.g. - Packaged products business shirts) - gift/specialty packaged Variety of boxes/ containers and materials depending products on product (e.g. Gown gift box at Mother's Day) Plastic covering, printed and plain cardboard inserts Bed linen (sheeting and quilt covers) Bedding accessories (e.g. pillows, Polybags, wire-framed plastic bag with perimeter zip quilts and blankets) and rope/ plastic handles, boxes Assortment of accessory cards &/ or boxes, swing tags, Jewellery, fashion accessories, tissue paper, plastic bags, plastic hangers, plastic hat handbags moulds, plastic fillers Cardboard box, tissue paper, shoehorn for men s leather shoes (not canvas styles), cardboard dividers, Footwear packing foam, plastic inserts Wide assortment of boxes, with/ without tissue paper wrapping, swing tags, containers etc. dependent upon product type General merchandise (e.g. gifting) Home décor and furniture (frames, home decorations, cushions) Stickers, swing tags Christmas trim & trees - small LDPE bag with cardboard header card or swing tag, decorations boxes Christmas trim & trees mid-sized Cardboard box or acetate container with/ without decorations &/or fragile internal tissue paper wrapping Heavy duty (reusable) cardboard box. Components Christmas trim & trees - larger items boxed/wrapped - as required Towels, loose napery Double sided printed cardboard swing-tags Myer Holdings Ltd Page 5 of 8

6 Type Typical Packaging Materials & Formats Bathroom accessories (e.g. soap dishes, soap dispensers) Travel goods, large picnic accessories Food Stickers Swing tags Broad assortment of poly bags, swing tags, boxes, cans, canisters, jars and bottles Where Myer is developing packaging for new products, Myer is committed to SPG principles and uses the Packaging and Labelling Request process to implement that commitment. For existing products, Myer will undertake periodic SPG review of packaging for merchandise types, at a frequency determined by the opportunity available. In FY17 we will review opportunities in two categories. 5. Covenant Contact Officer For further information about any matters relating to the Myer Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan, please contact: Miriam Powell National Sustainability Manager Myer Holdings Ltd 8/ 800 Collins Street Docklands VIC 3008 Phone: (03) sustainability@myer.com.au Myer Holdings Ltd Page 6 of 8

7 6. APC Action Plan The below table contains the Myer APC Action Plan from July 2016 June COVENANT PERFORMANCE GOALS AND KPIS PG 1 Design optimise packaging to achieve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact KPI 1 Commitment to implementing the SPG for design and procurement of packaging PG 2 Recycling the efficient collection and recycling of packaging KPI 3 On-site recovery systems for recycling of used packaging KPI 4 Formal, documented policy for buying products made from recycled packaging ACTIONS RESPONSIBILITY BASELINE PERFORMANCE GOAL Maintain a cross-business leadership team ( MyPart ) to manage packaging stewardship Sustainability and MyPart workgroup Workgroup established Review transport packaging for a minimum of two Supply Chain Considerable brands in different merchandise categories to opportunities identify opportunities implemented Review consumer packaging for a minimum of two Regular reviews brands in different merchandise categories to undertaken identify opportunities Remove foam from footwear packaging Foam identified in some footwear packaging Investigate opportunity to eliminate voids and tissue in dinnerware packaging Investigate opportunity to reduce polybag use to protect apparel from manufacturer to Asian hubs Review online fulfilment packaging chain to identify gaps Complete national stores recycling optimisation program Pursue improvements to waste and recycling data reporting by service providers in order to establish store waste and recycling leader board Assess possibility to develop a Buy Recycled Strategy for internal procurement of consumables Refresher presentation of APC commitments and SPC principles to Buying and QA and Compliance teams Supply Chain Online, Store Operations and Procurement Facilities Management, Sustainability Facilities Management, Procurement Procurement Sustainability, QA & Compliance Voids and tissue identified in some dinnerware packaging One polybag per garment Review commenced System established, communicated Annual data summary Baseline established Quarterly meetings Review undertaken and improvement opportunities identified Review undertaken and improvement opportunities identified Suppliers requested not to use foam in packaging Review undertaken and feasibility determined Review undertaken and feasibility determined Review complete and improvement opportunities identified >64% recycling rate at stores Monthly leader board established At least two more office supply items to contain recycled content. - Refresher presentation to all relevant teams Timeline (MM/YY) Ongoing 06/17 06/17 06/17 09/16 Myer Holdings Ltd Page 7 of 8

8 COVENANT PERFORMANCE GOALS AND KPIS PG 3 Product stewardship demonstrated commitment to product stewardship KPI 6 Implementing formal processes in working with others to improve design and recycling of packaging KPI 7 Other product stewardship outcomes (e.g. including Myer suppliers into APC commitments) KPI 8 Reduction in the number of packaging items in the litter stream ACTIONS RESPONSIBILITY BASELINE PERFORMANCE GOAL Refresh and re-launch clothing recycling program with Salvos Stores, with expanded communication campaign Sharing of the Retail Recycling Optimisation Case study with other APC signatories Implement Smarter Choice Retail Program (NSW OEH and Sustainability Victoria) online training for electronics team members Request proposals from footwear and home wares suppliers to improve packaging sustainability Sustainability, Marketing Program in place for 2 years Clothing recycling program re-launched Sustainability - Publication or forum presentation Retail Operations, Sustainability Training modules launched Require SPGs to be met Training completed by majority of home and entertainment staff selling relevant products At least one industry packaging best practice identified in each category Timeline (MM/YY) 03/17 10/16 10/16 Myer Holdings Ltd Page 8 of 8

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