Environmental, Social, Governance

NANOWEB® transparent conductive film has a wide range of applications with positive impacts on energy and resource usage.

• As a replacement for ITO (Indium Tin Oxide), NANOWEB® can be fabricated using more widely available metals, such as silver and copper. Indium occurs in very low concentrations (20 to 350 parts per million) in base-metal ores, the majority is recovered from the residues of zinc ores; almost none is recycled.
• As a passive antenna/reflector for 5G infrastructure. Due to the use of multiple frequencies, a typical 5G base station is estimated to consume 68% more power than for 4G. At the higher frequencies, which provide the highest data rates, range is short, and signals are easily blocked by objects. Passive reflectors can reduce the need for more powered base stations and small cells.
• As a transparent heater for deicing and defogging. Embedded in a windshield, NANOWEB^® is much more efficient than bulky hot air systems, extending electric vehicle range, and improving gasoline/diesel fuel economy.

Battery Materials: META is developing new battery materials and manufacturing techniques to improve performance, stability, safety,and cost of batteries for electric vehicles and other applications.

• PLASMAfusion™ high-speed vacuum coating technology has been used to produce prototype thin coated copper current collectors, reducing weight by approximately 80 percent and consuming less energy.
• NPORE^® ceramic separators feature <1% heat shrinkage for increased safety and offer superior electrochemical performance.
• NPORE® ECS Electrode Coated Separator technology, developed with funding by the DOE, aims to reduce the cost of manufacturing lithium ion batteries and the inactive components cost by 20-40%, while improving battery safety, lifetime, and energy and power density.

Solar Energy: META is developing materials to improve solar energy performance, to enable new transportation applications, and to increase efficiency of stationary systems.

• Ultra-thin, light weight and flexible cells are intended to provide onboard power and charging for aircraft and electric vehicles.
• Nanostructured surfaces boost cell efficiency by trapping light that would otherwise be reflected, increasing absorption.
• Angular absorption captures sunlight from all angles, increasing system performance and eliminating the need for costly tracking systems.
• Flexible substrates and roll-to-roll processes scale to large areas and allow application to flat or curved surfaces.

META is committed to training its workforce and supports professional development for its entire staff. Part of its recruiting efforts is a strong internship program, and over the last 6 years it has already completed over 65 co-op placements, for over 55 students. In 2017, the company was named as a top Co-op Employer of the Year by Dalhousie University and was named Most Innovative Business of the year by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. META continues to invest in STEM and collaborate with Canada’s leading Colleges and Universities. Several of META’s co-op student placements have resulted in full time employment post-graduation.

META believes that diversity drives creativity and innovation. META was one of the first companies to commit to the 50 – 30 Challenge, an initiative between the Government of Canada, business, and diversity organizations. This project aims to help businesses develop a plan to improve access to job opportunities for underrepresented populations; racialized persons, people who identify as LGBTQ, people living with disabilities, as well as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. The goal is to have a workforce that is representative of Canada, including for positions of influence and leadership on corporate boards and in senior management.

META regularly participates in initiatives and works to measure against the goals of the 50-30 Challenge.

META's workplace continues to be inclusive of ethnic and religious diversity, which the company believes is not just a business advantage, but it has become a core business strategy.

META offers equity incentives to eligible employees. It is an equal opportunity employer, attracting talented employees and encouraging diversity and equality. META has worked hard to build a culture of inclusion and diversity across the organization.

META’s new 68,000 square foot R&D and manufacturing process development facility is situated on the outskirts of Halifax Nova Scotia in a location that is accessible to both inner city and suburban communities. The new facility will provide additional job opportunities for all the communities around the area and is centrally located, situated on public transit routes, and is close to major arteries that connect to all Metropolitan Halifax. META expects to move its current HQ (Woodside, Dartmouth) to the new facility in 2022.

Meta Materials Inc. is committed to good corporate governance practices. In accordance with guidelines recommended by securities regulators, our board of directors has formed an Audit Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee, and a Human Resources and Compensation Committee. Our board, with the support of these committees, is responsible for enhancing and preserving long-term shareholder value and ensuring that Metamaterial conducts business in an ethical and safe manner.

Meta Materials Inc., its directors, officers, and employees are governed by the following corporate governance mandates,charters and policies:

Board Mandate
Mandate for the Board of Directors

Board Committee Charters
Human Resources and Compensation Committee
Governance and Nominating Committee
Audit Committee

Policies
Whistleblower Policy
Insider Trading Policy
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Disclosure Policy