46 Table of Contents Introduction & Our Approach Operating Responsibly Investing in Our People Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Sustainability Social Impact Data & Frameworks OVERVIEW EMISSIONS WATER WASTE MATERIALS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN NATURE SPOTLIGHT WATER CG-AA-430a.2 Learn more in our Data & Frameworks 2030 Water Goals • Implement localized watershed stewardship strategies • Source sustainable seafood† Disney recognizes that water matters to Watershed Investments Water Conservation Sustainable Seafood ecosystems, communities, and our operations We have identi昀椀ed critical regional water issues and continue We remain committed to embedding water ef昀椀ciency Responsibly selecting and sourcing seafood is an around the world. Water is a shared resource, and to collaborate with local stakeholders, including nonpro昀椀ts, measures across our operations and disclosing our annual important aspect of our commitment to protecting the we know that our operations can have an impact to promote the overall health of regional watersheds. water consumption. For example, Shanghai Disney Resort health of the planet for future generations. In 昀椀scal on local watershed conditions and our oceans. replaced toilet 昀氀ushing water with non-potable water at 2023, our U.S. parks, resorts, and cruise line sourced In 昀椀scal 2023, we supported The Nature Conservancy-China’s † Water is a highly local issue, and our strategy project for Qiandao Lake, a critical water source for the two onstage restrooms in 2023, saving millions of gallons 96% sustainable seafood. Fisheries are periodically incorporates individualized considerations in each Yangtze River Delta region. Our efforts helped protect of potable water per year. Similarly, EPCOT at Walt evaluated by third parties for sustainability, and ratings geography. We continue to implement site-speci昀椀c the area’s freshwater quality, a major health resource for Disney World Resort switched its irrigation system to for speci昀椀c species can 昀氀uctuate. Nonetheless, our water strategies at our high-impact sites, including the surrounding communities. The accompanying wetland reclaimed water in 2023, and the Jungle River Cruise commitment to 100% sustainably sourced seafood our global parks, resorts, and corporate campuses. restoration projects are a signi昀椀cant investment in the attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland (shown above) now remains. We continue to collaborate with the And we engage with local communities and region’s biodiversity. In addition, we supported a project re昀椀lls from collected rainwater. Sustainable Fisheries Partnership in its work to improve leading nonpro昀椀ts to respond to the unique to expand a salt marsh and restore a mangrove forest 昀椀shing and aquaculture and advance sustainable needs of the region. by the Marine Discovery Center along the Indian River seafood production. In 2023, this collaboration Lagoon in Florida (shown above). These native plantings supported efforts of 昀椀shers in Massachusetts to pilot improve water quality, support ecological services, and new gear technologies that protect the critically preserve biodiversity. We also supported the Malama endangered North Atlantic right whale. Learning Center’s project to expand the reach and impact of community-based water stewardship activities in Leeward O’ahu, adjacent to our Aulani Resort, to address the threats of reduced water quality due to the † Disney’s de昀椀nition of sustainable seafood can be found in our 2030 deterioration of habitat and biodiversity caused by invasive Environmental Goals White Paper. The breakdown of sustainable seafood in plants and animals, as well as drought and water shortage. 昀椀scal 2023 was 7% Best Choice, 71% Eco-certi昀椀ed, 7% Good Alternative, We engaged in similar efforts in Los Angeles and Orlando. 4% Avoid, 11% Fishery Improvement Projects, and < 1% Unrated.