Baxter 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report 19 Protect Our Planet Corporate Responsibility Commitment Introduction 2030 Corporate Responsibility Goals Empower Our Patients Appendix Champion Our People and Communities Cross-Cutting Commitments Achieve Carbon Neutrality for Direct Operations by 2040 .........20 Implement Strategic Water Management Plans...............25 Advance Sustainable Procurement ....................28 Implement Strategic Materials and Waste Management Plans .....30 Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability Governance and Additional Disclosures ........33 Protect Our Planet Prioritize operational excellence and environmental stewardship across our value chain Photo: Several employees in Colombia participate in forest protection and conservation volunteering. Protect Our Planet Corporate Responsibility Commitment Introduction 2030 Corporate Responsibility Goals Empower Our Patients Cross-Cutting Commitments Appendix Champion Our People and Communities