National recognition underscores CNG’s people-first culture, shared success through employee ownership and purpose-driven innovation.

CHICAGO, IL (February 3, 2026) – Charter Next Generation (CNG), a leading provider of sustainable material science solutions, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work^®, the global benchmark for exceptional workplace culture. Based entirely on employee feedback, the certification reflects CNG’s long-standing commitment to its people and its belief that shared success is built on ownership, trust, and care.

Guided by its purpose of Enhancing Lives for a Better World, CNG has intentionally built a high-performance, people-first culture where every employee is an owner, empowered to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact for customers, communities, and one another.

“Being named a Great Place to Work^® company is more than a recognition; it’s a reflection of who we are at CNG,” said Kathy Bolhous, CEO and Chairman of CNG. “Our success is driven by people who care deeply, collaborate fearlessly, and take ownership of every moment. When you build a culture grounded in trust and ownership, extraordinary things follow.”

In 2021, CNG launched its broad-based Employee Ownership Program, giving every employee a financial stake in the company’s success from day one. This shared ownership model reinforces accountability, fuels innovation, and aligns individual contributions with long-term value creation, strengthening culture and performance

Today, more than 2,600 employee-owners across 18 facilities in North America bring together the discipline of a high-performance organization and the connection of a close-knit community. United by six core values — Committed, Collaborative, Caring, Courageous, Curious, and Competitive — CNG’s teams are aligned around shared purpose, ownership, and results. Together, these values shape how CNG’s teams think, act, and lead, driving results while fostering a strong sense of connection and pride

“Our culture is powered by people who genuinely care — about each other, our customers, and the impact we make,” said Lisa Alteri, Chief Operating Officer at Charter Next Generation. “Ownership at CNG isn’t just something we offer; it’s something we live every day. It shows up in how we work together, celebrate one another, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.”

This culture comes to life through CNG’s “Own Your Moment” employer brand, which reflects the company’s belief that when employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, their growth, and their impact, individual moments of leadership create collective success.

CNG’s investment in people matches its investment in innovation. Through robust learning and development programs, inclusive employee resource groups, and a strong commitment to promoting from within, CNG equips its employee-owners with the tools, support, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. The result is a Certified™ Great Place to Work^® organization where purpose drives performance and people play an active role in shaping a stronger, more sustainable future.

To learn more about CNG’s award-winning culture and employee ownership model or career opportunities, visit cnginc.com/careers.

About Charter Next Generation

Charter Next Generation (CNG) is a recognized leader in sustainable material science solutions in North America, delivering high-performance specialty films and advanced materials for flexible packaging and other critical applications across the food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare markets. With 18 facilities across the U.S. and more than 2,600 employee-owners, we bring together manufacturing excellence and innovation to help address global challenges—from reducing waste and preserving food to advancing equity and promoting climate resilience. As a company with broad-based employee ownership and a proud partner of Ownership Works™, we’re committed to creating long-term, sustainable value through shared success. Visit cnginc.com, follow us on LinkedIn, or contact media@cnginc.com.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.

About Great Place To Work^®

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work^® brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Their proprietary platform and For All™ Model helps companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified™ or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.