Caring for Mama, LLC

Plan Owner: Founder & CEO
Approval Date: 11/4/26
Review Frequency: Annually
Formal Plan Update: At least every 36 months

1. Our Climate Commitment

Caring for Mama® exists to make care visible, creating a world where those who care for others, at home and at work, feel seen, supported and valued.

We recognize that environmental responsibility is part of caring for people and communities, both today and for future generations.

Caring for Mama supports the global ambition to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. As a small business, we are committed to understanding and progressively reducing the environmental impacts associated with our products, packaging, shipping and business operations.

2. Business Operations and Environmental Impact

Caring for Mama operates primarily from a home-based workspace, with additional use of a coworking space. Inventory is stored and orders are prepared for fulfillment from the company's home-based garage.

Our principal areas of potential environmental impact include:

• Purchased products and their supply chains
• Packaging materials and associated waste
• Transportation, shipping and local deliveries
• Energy used in business operations

We are establishing our initial environmental measurement practices and will use this information to identify opportunities for improvement.

Current Packaging Practices

Caring for Mama currently uses several paper-based packaging materials:

• Branded care boxes: Printed E-flute corrugated cardboard supplied by Packola. The supplier states that its corrugated cardboard material is sustainably sourced and 100% recyclable.
• Protective crinkle paper: Supplied by Uline and identified by the supplier as recyclable, subject to local recycling availability.
• Outer shipping boxes: Corrugated cardboard cartons supplied by Uline.
• Kraft packing paper: Supplied by Uline and identified as containing 100% recycled material.

These supplier-reported characteristics provide a starting point for evaluating packaging impacts. Recycled content and other environmental attributes have not yet been verified for every packaging component.

Shipping and Fulfillment

Caring for Mama originally fulfilled primarily individual direct-to-consumer orders and has increasingly transitioned toward larger partnership and organizational orders.

Whenever practical, we deliver bulk orders locally or consolidate shipments into larger shipping cartons rather than sending each care box separately.

We recognize that transportation and shipping contribute to our environmental footprint. As we establish environmental tracking, we will monitor fulfillment methods and explore opportunities to reduce unnecessary packaging and transportation impacts while meeting customer and partner needs.

3. Climate Action Priorities and SMART Targets

Caring for Mama has established three initial climate action priorities appropriate to its size, resources and stage of development. These priorities focus on understanding environmental impacts, making informed purchasing decisions and identifying practical opportunities for improvement.

Priority 1: Packaging Sustainability

Target: By December 31, 2027, assess the material composition and recyclability of 100% of Caring for Mama's primary care box packaging formats, including recycled content where supplier information is available.

Use the findings to inform future packaging purchases and identify opportunities for improvement.

Measurement: Percentage of primary packaging formats assessed.

Priority 2: Responsible Procurement

Target: Beginning in 2027, document environmental considerations in at least three significant new or renewed purchasing decisions annually, including packaging or product suppliers.

Consider available information about materials, manufacturing, packaging and supplier environmental practices, as relevant to each decision.

Measurement: Number of significant purchasing decisions with documented environmental considerations.

Priority 3: Environmental Tracking and Improvement

Target: By December 31, 2027, establish a simple annual tracking process using existing business records to document care box quantities, primary packaging purchases and outbound shipment counts.

Review the information annually to identify at least one practical opportunity to reduce packaging waste or improve fulfillment efficiency.

Measurement: Tracking process established and annual review completed.

4. Resources and Accountability

The Founder & CEO is responsible for overseeing implementation, reviewing progress and incorporating environmental considerations into business decisions.

Caring for Mama will allocate the following resources:

Human Resources

• Founder & CEO oversight of climate commitments, supplier reviews and progress tracking.
• Support from contractors and suppliers when relevant and feasible.

Technical Resources

• Existing Shopify, shipping, inventory and accounting records.
• Supplier specifications and environmental documentation.
• Simple spreadsheets or other accessible tools for tracking progress.

Material and Financial Resources

• Time allocated to supplier assessments, recordkeeping and annual reviews.
• Consideration of environmentally preferable purchasing options within available operating budgets.
• Use of existing business systems wherever practical to minimize additional costs.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Caring for Mama will engage relevant stakeholders in implementing its climate commitments.

Suppliers: Request information about packaging materials, recycled content, sourcing practices and environmental initiatives. Consider available information in purchasing decisions.

Contractors: Communicate relevant environmental priorities and invite suggestions for practical operational improvements.

Customers and Partners: Share information about packaging and explore opportunities to reduce unnecessary materials and improve shipping efficiency.

Community Stakeholders: Welcome feedback on environmental practices through Caring for Mama's public Feedback & Concerns process.

Stakeholder input will inform future purchasing decisions, operational improvements and updates to this plan.

6. Monitoring, Reporting and Review

Caring for Mama will review progress against its three climate action priorities at least annually, using available supplier information and existing business records. Findings will inform future purchasing and operational decisions.

The review will consider:

• Progress toward each SMART target
• New environmental information from suppliers
• Changes in purchasing, packaging and fulfillment practices
• Opportunities to improve environmental performance
• Relevant stakeholder feedback

Progress and updates will be made accessible through Caring for Mama's website.

This Climate Action Plan will be formally updated at least every 36 months, or sooner if significant changes to the business or its environmental impacts warrant revision.

7. Governance and Approval

This Climate Action Plan was approved on November 4, 2026, by Kim Richards, Founder & CEO of Caring for Mama, LLC, acting in her authorized governing capacity. Written evidence of approval is retained in company records.

The Founder & CEO is responsible for implementation and annual progress reviews.

Approved by: Kim Richards, Founder & CEO
Approval Date: 11/4/26
Next Formal Update Due: 11/4/29