Rubicon Organics Announces Fifth Annual Environmental, Social, & Governance Report

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rubicon Organics Inc. (TSXV: ROMJ) (OTCQX: ROMJF) (“Rubicon Organics” or the “Company”), a licensed producer focused on cultivating and selling organic certified and premium cannabis, is pleased to announce the publication of its fifth annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report (“ESG Report”) measuring the year ended December 31, 2024.

Rubicon Organics remains committed to embedding environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) principles across its operations, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable cannabis production in Canada. This ESG Report, covering January 1 to December 31, 2024, showcases the Company’s ongoing dedication to transparency, resource efficiency, and responsible business practices. It reflects Rubicon’s core values – Quality, Integrity, Freedom, and Excellence – and the measurable impact of its ESG efforts over the past five years.

Highlights:

1. Business Growth: Net revenue growth since initiating our first annual ESG report increased by 410%, from $9.4 million in 2020 to $49 million in 2024.
2. Governance: Independent and experienced oversight by our board of directors and transparent disclosures, including CEO pay ratio, continue to set the tone for excellence and industry leadership.
3. Environment: Despite 410% net revenue growth over 5 years, our energy consumption rose only 17% and water usage 58%, supported by initiatives such as transitioning to the power grid and adopting drip irrigation.
4. Social: People remain our greatest strength. In 2024, 80% of employees expressed pride in working at Rubicon Organics, and engagement survey participation reached 86% for our employee base, not including temporary foreign workers (“TFW’s”), and 94% for TFWs. Health and safety are now core to our culture and ESG performance.

“I’m proud of Rubicon Organics’ five years of ESG leadership in the cannabis sector. This annual report underscores our commitment to transparency, strong governance, and passionate people driven by the belief that a responsible, resilient industry begins with us. Our vision remains clear – to be the most trusted house of premium cannabis brands, creating elevated experiences for people everywhere.” Margaret Brodie, CEO, Rubicon Organics

Click https://www.rubiconorganics.com/our-business/esg-reporting/ to read a copy of the full report.

ABOUT RUBICON ORGANICS INC.

Rubicon Organics is the Canadian leader in certified organic and premium cannabis. With a vertically integrated model and strong national distribution, the company is scaling a house of trusted, high-performing brands including Simply Bare™ Organics, 1964 Supply Co.™, Wildflower™, and Homestead Cannabis Supply™.

The Company’s production base is anchored by its Pacifica facility (Delta, BC) and is now complemented by the acquisition and licensing of its Cascadia facility (Hope, BC) which will expand production capacity by over 40% and support future growth in both domestic and export markets. With proprietary genetics, award-winning products, and certifications enabling international distribution, Rubicon is positioned at the forefront of the premium cannabis segment.

As the Canadian market continues to rationalize and global demand for high-quality cannabis increases, Rubicon Organics’ disciplined execution, brand equity, and consumer loyalty set it apart. The Company’s focus on premium quality, innovation, and operational execution has driven consistent revenue growth and positive Adjusted EBITDA.

Rubicon Organics represents a rare combination of category leadership, operational strength, and long-term growth potential.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Margaret Brodie
CEO
Phone: +1 (437) 929-1964
Email: ir@rubiconorganics.com

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, statements regarding Rubicon Organics’ goal of achieving industry leading profitability are “forward-looking statements”. Forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “will” or variations of such word or statements that certain actions, events or results “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, events or developments to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information in this press release is based upon certain assumptions that management considers reasonable in the circumstances. Risks and uncertainties associated with the forward-looking information in this press release include, among others, dependence on obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including acquiring and renewing federal, provincial, local or other licenses and any inability to obtain all necessary governmental approvals licenses and permits for construction at its facilities in a timely manner; regulatory or political change such as changes in applicable laws and regulations, including bureaucratic delays or inefficiencies or any other reasons; any other factors or developments which may hinder market growth; Rubicon Organics’ limited operating history and lack of historical profits; reliance on management; the effect of capital market conditions and other factors on capital availability; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; competition, including from more established or better financed competitors; the need to secure and maintain corporate alliances and partnerships, including with customers and suppliers.

These factors should be considered carefully, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Although Rubicon Organics has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements. Rubicon Organics assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available as a result of future events, new information or for any other reason except as required by law.