General Motors of Canada Company. Ontario Regulation 455/09. Public Summary. December 2016 for the 2015 Reporting Year

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1 General Motors of Canada Company Ontario Regulation 455/09 Public Summary December 2016 for the 2015 Reporting Year

2 OUR PURPOSE OUR VALUES

3 WAYS GM IS LEADING

4 GM Canada s Environmental Policy As a responsible corporate citizen, General Motors of Canada Company is dedicated to protecting human health, natural resources and the local and global environment, in accordance with the Environmental Principles of General Motors. This dedication reaches further than compliance with the law to encompass the integration of sound environmental practices into our business decisions. This policy is based on the integration of sound environmental practices into our business decisions. This policy is based on the integration of risk-based, cost effective management practices into site activities with the aim of continually improving environmental performance and conditions, and promoting sustainable development. GM Canada is committed to assess the environmental impacts of its activities, products or services as basis for its environmental management programs and to reduce wherever practicable these impacts through the establishment of appropriate objectives and targets. In particular, GM Canada will strive to achieve the following objectives through continued execution of our Environmental Management System: 1. Comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and other requirements. 2. Assign management responsibility for the environment in all areas of our facilities and ensure that all employees are aware of their individual responsibilities for acting in accordance with this policy, while providing effective information and training to encourage individuals to contribute effectively. 3. Practice and promote effective prevention of pollution in accordance with a hierarchy giving top priority to waste prevention at the source, elimination or reduction of wasteful practices, and recycling. 4. Maintain communications with our local community, legislators, regulators and other organizations with an interest in our environmental performance. In accordance with our Environment Management System requirements, GM Canada will regularly review environmental performance and our facilities objectives and targets to assess progress toward continual improvement. This policy statement will be periodically reviewed to ensure its continuing suitability, be available to the public and communicated to all persons working for, or on behalf of, GM Canada.

5 GM Sustainability In 2011 General Motors publically announced 9 global manufacturing commitments, called the 2020 Manufacturing Commitments which provide a new set of resource conservation and environmental stewardship initiatives over the next decade. As these commitments are achieved, we set new targets to make further improvements.

6 Background - O. Reg. 455/09 The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) is Canada s publicly accessible inventory of releases (to air, water and land), disposals and transfer for recycling that are associated with industrial activity. Over 84,000 facilities report to the NPRI on more than 300 listed substances. GM has been reporting in accordance with federal NPRI regulations since its inception in Ontario Regulation 455/09 (O.Reg. 455/09) applies specifically to facilities and products made in Ontario that exceed NPRI reporting thresholds. The first reporting obligation under this regulation was on June 1, Phase 1 substances (a limited subset of the NPRI chemical list) required Plans by December 31, 2012 for the 2011 reporting year. Phase 2 (the balance of substances on the NPRI chemical list) required Plans by December 31, 2013 for the 2012 reporting year. Due to normal process variation, improvements or efficiencies or, changes to the NPRI chemical list and thresholds, GM may add or delete substances from its O.Reg. 455/09 reporting and plans each year to meet the ongoing reporting requirements. Vehicles are made by all manufacturers in a similar manner globally. All vehicles sold in Canada must meet the same safety standards and consumer performance expectations for the Canadian market as well as export markets where they may be sold. To meet these expectations, many of the substances listed in O.Reg. 455/09 as substances of concern are utilized in the manufacture of all vehicles, including those assembled elsewhere and imported to Ontario for sale. Only the vehicles assembled in Ontario, however, are required to report these substances. For example, the greater part of O.Reg. 455/09 reported metal is collected as metal chips and scrap and recycled into new metal or is contained as part of the finished vehicle. Metals and alloys such as copper, manganese, and nickel are commonly used in automotive components (such as Powertrain components) for their ability to strengthen, improve conductivity, and resist corrosion. Zinc is similarly used in automotive sheet metal and sealers to reduce corrosion in the vehicle body. Methanol is a key ingredient in windshield washer fluid and O.Reg. 455/09 reported uses of methanol are primarily the methanol content of the windshield washer fluid added to every car manufactured in our assembly plants. Plant Specific Information 2015 Reporting Year No new Plans or amendments to Plans were created for the St. Catharines facility. Oshawa Assembly added one reportable substance and CAMI Assembly added two reportable substances. The following pages document the annual reporting required by the Regulation for each of the three facilities and the Plan Summaries for the new substances for Oshawa and CAMI.

7 St. Catharines Glendale Avenue Plant

8 Basic Facility Information TRA Report for 2015 RY NPRI ID number: 3231 MOE ID number: NA Owner & Operator: General Motors of Canada Company (GM) Facility Name & Address: St. Catharines Glendale Avenue Plant 570 Glendale Avenue St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7B3 Full-time employee equivalents: 1669 NAICS Codes: Public Contact for this report: John Stolys Sr. Environmental Engineer Spatial Coordinates for Facility: m E m N Canadian Parent Company: NA All General Motors Company (GM) manufacturing operations maintain Environmental Management Systems certified by a third party to the ISO standard. GM is committed to assess the environmental impact of its activities, products or services as a basis for its environmental management programs and to reduce wherever practicable these impacts through the establishment of appropriate environmental objectives. The EMS is reviewed annually by a third party auditor and is updated as required by changes at the facility or with regulatory requirements. St. Catharines Glendale Avenue Plant is committed to reducing consumption of resources, generating less waste and increasing recycling. It continues to maintain its "landfill-free" status for production wastes (first achieved in 2008). The facility recycles 98% of its overall waste and the remainder of the non-recyclable material is sent for energy recovery. GM continually strives to find ways to reduce energy intensity. Over 2,000 inefficient 458 W High Intensity Discharging (HID) plant lights have been replaced with low energy 120 Watt Light Emitting Diodes (LED) fixtures at the St. Catharines facility. In 2011, a renewable energy project using gravity fed canal-water to cool chillers eliminated the need for cooling towers and condenser pump infrastructure and their associated energy costs. In 2016 GM received their fifth consecutive award, the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence award the program s highest recognition for corporate energy management. In 2016, the facility was the recipient of an Energy Saving Champions Award from Horizon Utilities for business customers whose efforts saved over one million kwh known as Million Kilowatt Hour Club. Between 2010 and 2015, GM reduced energy use in its global facilities by 14.3% and has a global corporate initiative to reduce energy intensity by 20% by In addition, on a global basis GM has committed to reducing carbon intensity from facilities by 20%, reducing VOC emissions from painting operations by 10% and reducing total waste from facilities by 10% by the year In addition to participating in Earth Day clean-ups, Take Your Kid To Work Day, and various other community engagement events, the St. Catharines facility is involved in a number of sustainability-based community outreach programs. This includes educating young students in watershed assessment in a program called GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network) and also providing internship opportunities for students from environmental programs at Niagara College (Canada). To date, more than 10,000 native trees have been planted at the site. In 2011, the Plant received the Niagara Region Green Business Award for its commitment to promote natural wildlife habitat at the site. In 2013, the St. Catharines facility was recognized for its environmental excellence when the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce awarded the facility with an Environmental Leadership Award. In 2014, the St. Catharines facility was recognized and certified by the Wildlife Habit Council for outstanding environmental stewardship and community leadership, and was recertified in In early 2016, the facility received two Conservation Achievement Awards from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) for watershed restoration projects and was awarded the Sustainability Champion award from the Niagara Sustainability Initiative. For more information on GM's sustainability initiatives and progress please visit Objectives (applies to all substances at the facility): The Facility's objective is to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substance by optimizing usage of raw materials, conserving resources, reducing waste and following industry best practices.

9 Annual Report As of 27/05/2016, I, Carolyne Watts, certify that I have read the reports on the toxic substance reduction plans for the toxic substances referred to below and am familiar with their contents, and to my knowledge the information contained in the reports is factually accurate and the reports comply with the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act.

10 Oshawa Assembly Plant

11 TRA Report for 2015 Reporting Year Basic Facility Information NPRI ID number: 3893 MOE ID number: 6238 Owner & Operator: Facility Name & Address: General Motors of Canada Company (GM) Oshawa Assembly Plant 700 Park Road South Oshawa, Ontario L1J 1N3 Full-time employee equivalents: 3212 NAICS Codes: Public Contact for this report: John Stolys Sr. Environmental Engineer Spatial Coordinates for Facility: m E m N Mailing Address: 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Mail code: CA Canadian Parent Company: NA Existing Environmental Management Systems: All GM manufacturing operations maintain third party certified Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001). GM is committed to assess the environmental impact of its activities, products or services as a basis for its environmental management programs and to reduce wherever practicable these impacts through the establishment of appropriate objectives. The GM Oshawa Assembly Plant has a modern paint shop, built in The paint shop utilizes state of the art technologies including: -VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free powder primer; -water-based, low-voc basecoat paint; -high-solids, low-voc clearcoat paint; -high transfer-efficient electrostatic bells; and -abatement on all ovens as well as the clear coat paint spray booths. This has reduced VOC emissions from the plant significantly. The Oshawa Assembly Plant has also met and exceeded the EPA s ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry. In March of 2013, GM received an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence award the program s highest recognition for corporate energy management. Between 2005 and 2010, GM reduced energy use in its global facilities by 28 percent and has since set a goal to reduce energy intensity globally 20 percent by In addition, on a global basis GM has committed to reducing carbon intensity from facilities by 20%, reducing VOC emissions from painting operations by 10% and reducing total waste from facilities by 10% by the year For more information on GM's sustainability initiatives and progress please visit Objectives (applies to all substances): The Facility's objective is to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substance by optimizing usage of raw materials, conserving resources, reducing waste and following industry best practices.

12 Annual Report Annual Report Certification Statement As of 25/05/2016, I, Greg Pratt, certify that I have read the reports on the toxic substance reduction plans for the toxic substances referred to below and am familiar with their contents, and to my knowledge the information contained in the reports is factually accurate and the reports comply with the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act.

13 Oshawa Assembly TRA Plan Summary 2015 RY Plan Summary Sulphuric Acid - CAS Statement of Intent: In accordance with s. 4(1)1 of the Toxics Reduction Act and the Facility commitment to pollution prevention in its ISO certified Environmental Management System, the Facility intends to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substances wherever possible. Objectives: The Facility's objective is to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substance by optimizing usage of raw materials, conserving resources, reducing waste and following industry best practices. Why is Substance Used or Created? Sulphuric Acid is mainly used as part of the water purification process to supply ultra pure water to the painting operations. Description of options to be implemented or if no options to be implemented, rationale why not. In accordance with s. 4(1)6 of the Toxics Reduction Act, the facility does not intend to implement any additional options because reductions in the use and creation of these substances are expected to be achieved as a result of the facility's existing business plan objectives, third party certified quality (ISO 9000) and environmental (ISO 14001) management systems, and corporate sustainability goals (2020 Manufacturing Commitments). Planner License Number for the Certifying Planner and Planner who provided recommendations: TSRP0113 Statement of Accuracy: This plan summary accurately reflects the Toxic Substance Reduction Plan that was prepared by a certified Toxics Substance Reduction Planner at General Motors of Canada Company. Highest Ranking Employee Certification Statement As of Dec 19, 2016, I, Greg Pratt, certify that I have read the toxic substance reduction plan for the toxic substance referred to below and am familiar with its contents, and to my knowledge the plan is factually accurate and complies with the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. Sulphuric Acid, CAS Greg Pratt, Plant Manager, General Motors of Canada Company GREG PRATT Licensed Planner Certification Statement As of Dec 19, 2016, I, John Stolys certify that I am familiar with the processes at General Motors of Canada Company that use or create the toxic substance referred to below, that I agree with the estimates referred to in subparagraphs 7 iii, iv and v of subsection 4 (1) of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 that are set out in the plan dated December 13, 2016 and that the plan complies with that Act and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. Sulphuric Acid, CAS John Stolys, Senior Environmental Engineer, TSRP#0113 JOHN STOLYS

14 CAMI Assembly Plant

15 TRA Report for 2015 Reporting Year Basic Facility Information NPRI ID number: 3480 MOE ID number: 6771 Owner & Operator: General Motors of Canada Company (GM) Facility Name & Address: CAMI Assembly Plant 300 Ingersoll Street Ingersoll, Ontario Full-time employee equivalents: 3116 NAICS Codes: Public Contact for this report: John Stolys Sr. Environmental Engineer Spatial Coordinates for Facility: m E m N Canadian Parent Company: NA Existing Environmental Management Systems: All GM manufacturing operations maintain third party certified Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001). GM is committed to assess the environmental impact of its activities, products or services as a basis for its environmental management programs and to reduce wherever practicable these impacts through the establishment of appropriate objectives. The GM CAMI Assembly Plant paint shop utilizes modern technologies including high-solids, low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paint, high transferefficient electrostatic bells and abatement on the e-coat oven. Recent environmental achievements at the CAMI Assembly Plant as a result of rigorous implementation of ISO and process driven continuous improvement include: -reduction of VOCs from cleaning solvent usage by 46% on a per vehicle basis since 2008; -commissioned the new wastewater treatment facility in 2014; and -maintained landfill free status throughout 2015 by recycling, reusing, or converting to energy all waste from daily operations. In March of 2013, GM received an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence award the program s highest recognition for corporate energy management. Between 2005 and 2010, GM reduced energy use in its global facilities by 28 percent and has since set a goal to reduce energy intensity globally 20 percent by In addition, on a global basis GM has committed to reducing carbon intensity from facilities by 20%, reducing VOC emissions from painting operations by 10% and reducing total waste from facilities by 10% by the year For more information on GM's sustainability initiatives and progress please visit Objectives (applies to all substances): The Facility's objective is to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substance by optimizing usage of raw materials, conserving resources, reducing waste and following industry best practices.

16 Annual Report Annual Report Certification Statement As of 30/05/2016, I, Gary Duff, certify that I have read the reports on the toxic substance reduction plans for the toxic substances referred to below and am familiar with their contents, and to my knowledge the information contained in the reports is factually accurate and the reports comply with the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act.

17 CAMI Assembly Plant TRA Plan Summary 2015 RY Plan Summary N-Butyl Alcohol - CAS # Statement of Intent: In accordance with s. 4(1)1 of the Toxics Reduction Act and the Facility commitment to pollution prevention in its ISO certified Environmental Management System, the Facility intends to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substances wherever possible. Objectives: The Facility's objective is to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substance by optimizing usage of raw materials, conserving resources, reducing waste and following industry best practices. Why is Substance Used or Created? N-Butyl Alcohol is a component of the coatings used to paint vehicles. Description of options to be implemented or if no options to be implemented, rationale why not. In accordance with s. 4(1)6 of the Toxics Reduction Act, the facility does not intend to implement any additional options because reductions in the use and creation of these substances are expected to be achieved as a result of the facility's existing business plan objectives, third party certified quality (ISO 9000) and environmental (ISO 14001) management systems, and corporate sustainability goals. Planner License Number for the Certifying Planner and Planner who provided recommendations: TSRP0113 Statement of Accuracy: This plan summary accurately reflects the Toxic Substance Reduction Plan that was prepared by a certified Toxics Substance Reduction Planner at General Motors of Canada Company. Highest Ranking Employee Certification Statement As of Dec 20, 2016, I, Gary Duff, certify that I have read the toxic substance reduction plan for the toxic substance referred to below and am familiar with its contents, and to my knowledge the plan is factually accurate and complies with the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. N-Butyl Alcohol - CAS # Gary Duff, Plant Manager, General Motors of Canada Company GARY DUFF Licensed Planner Certification Statement As of Dec 20, 2016, I, John Stolys certify that I am familiar with the processes at General Motors of Canada Company that use or create the toxic substance referred to below, that I agree with the estimates referred to in subparagraphs 7 iii, iv and v of subsection 4 (1) of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 that are set out in the plan dated December 13, 2016 and that the plan complies with that Act and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. N-Butyl Alcohol - CAS # John Stolys, Senior Environmental Engineer, Planner TSRP#0113 JOHN STOLYS

18 CAMI Assembly Plant TRA Plan Summary 2015 RY Plan Summary Heavy aromatic solvent naphtha - CAS # Statement of Intent: In accordance with s. 4(1)1 of the Toxics Reduction Act and the Facility commitment to pollution prevention in its ISO certified Environmental Management System, the Facility intends to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substances wherever possible. Objectives: The Facility's objective is to reduce or minimize the use or creation of the listed substance by optimizing usage of raw materials, conserving resources, reducing waste and following industry best practices. Why is Substance Used or Created? Heavy aromatic solvent naphtha is a component of the coatings used to paint vehicles. Description of options to be implemented or if no options to be implemented, rationale why not. In accordance with s. 4(1)6 of the Toxics Reduction Act, the facility does not intend to implement any additional options because reductions in the use and creation of these substances are expected to be achieved as a result of the facility's existing business plan objectives, third party certified quality (ISO 9000) and environmental (ISO 14001) management systems, and corporate sustainability goals. Planner License Number for the Certifying Planner and Planner who provided recommendations: TSRP0113 Statement of Accuracy: This plan summary accurately reflects the Toxic Substance Reduction Plan that was prepared by a certified Toxics Substance Reduction Planner at General Motors of Canada Company. Highest Ranking Employee Certification Statement As of Dec 20, 2016, I, Gary Duff, certify that I have read the toxic substance reduction plan for the toxic substance referred to below and am familiar with its contents, and to my knowledge the plan is factually accurate and complies with the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. Heavy aromatic solvent naphtha - CAS # Gary Duff, Plant Manager, General Motors of Canada Company GARY DUFF Licensed Planner Certification Statement As of Dec 20, 2016, I, John Stolys certify that I am familiar with the processes at General Motors of Canada Company that use or create the toxic substance referred to below, that I agree with the estimates referred to in subparagraphs 7 iii, iv and v of subsection 4 (1) of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 that are set out in the plan dated December 13, 2016 and that the plan complies with that Act and Ontario Regulation 455/09 (General) made under that Act. Heavy aromatic solvent naphtha - CAS # John Stolys, Senior Environmental Engineer, Planner TSRP#0113 JOHN STOLYS