47 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 WASTE Reducing Food Waste Reducing Single-Use Plastics To prevent food waste before it begins, we use analytics We are committed to reducing single-use plastics Learn more in our Data & Frameworks to predict how many meals will be served each day. When in our parks, resorts, and experiences. We have there is unused, edible food, we donate it to support local eliminated plastic straws and polystyrene hot communities whenever feasible. As an example, in 2023 beverage cups from Disney-owned or -operated Disneyland Paris donated 2 million items, including dry, parks and resorts. We’ve also expanded the use of 2030 Waste Goals fresh, and frozen food products to organizations helping reusable dishware at food and beverage locations, those in need. Additionally, we utilize biodigester increasingly substituting Forest Stewardship technology to turn food scraps from meals into biofuel, Council-certi昀椀ed wood-based cutlery where we • Achieve zero waste to land昀椀ll for soil, or slurry, reducing both food waste and the emissions formerly used single-use plastic cutlery, and are wholly owned and operated parks, created when organic matter breaks down. working to eliminate single-use merchandise bags † across Disney-owned parks and resorts by 2025. resorts, and cruise line • Reduce single-use plastics in We also invest in more robust product lifecycle parks and resorts management tools to track the material composition • Eliminate single-use plastics on of our consumer products and packaging in our retail cruise ships by 2025 MINIMIZING WASTE business. We offer plastic-free options for packaging in speci昀椀c product categories. Our long-term waste management plan includes In addition, Disney Cruise Line has been working to reducing single-use and other plastics; reducing eliminate single-use plastic categories with a goal to waste on our properties, including food waste; reusing 61% be free of single-use plastics by 2025. products and materials; being deliberate about material Donating Screen-Used Clothing sourcing; maximizing recycling; and educating our guests and employees. Productions including Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, and more worked with Homeboy Threads to donate, Of total company operational recycle, or resell 30,000 pounds of apparel. The waste diverted from land昀椀ll resources and proceeds support the organization’s and incineration in 昀椀scal 2023 work with formerly gang-involved and/or incarcerated people, offering mental health and education services, as well as substance abuse support. † Zero waste to land昀椀ll is de昀椀ned as 90% operational waste diversion, including thermal waste-to-energy for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line.