Dear Vendors,

As part of our ongoing obligations and commitment to environmental sustainability, Best Buy has been participating in Blue Box Programs as an Obligated Steward for several years. These programs require us to report and pay for packaging materials introduced to the market annually on behalf of non-residents of Canada.

Due to the growth of current programs and the implementation of new ones, the administration and costs associated with these programs have significantly increased. To date, Best Buy has been absorbing these costs. However, we are no longer able to continue doing so.

Effective immediately and pursuant to the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Vendor Master Agreement, Best Buy will be implementing a cost recovery program for Vendors who are not registered with Circular Materials Organization (CMO) and/or Eco Entreprises Quebec (EEQ). This measure is necessary to offset the program expense incurred by Best Buy each year, of which only a small portion has been due to packaging and paper materials associated directly with Best Buy’s exclusive brands and sales activities.

Further details on our policies can be found here: Product Compliance Overview - Canada - Partner Portal

The Blue Box program in Alberta will also be operational starting April 2025, with oversight by Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA).

For more information on the programs and associated material rates, please visit the following links:

• Circular Materials
• Eco Entreprises Quebec

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this cost recovery program. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for your continued partnership.