Baxter 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report 40 Champion Our People and Communities Corporate Responsibility Commitment Introduction 2030 Corporate Responsibility Goals Empower Our Patients Protect Our Planet Appendix Cross-Cutting Commitments Injuries and Illnesses 3 In 2021, Baxter’s total recordable incident rate fell by 20% compared with 2020. Our ongoing work to drive continuous improvement, raise awareness about common injuries sustained by employees and engage operational leaders in efforts to reduce injury and illness are helping to improve our workplace safety performance. Four major incidents 4 occurred at Baxter in 2021, compared with 12 the prior year. See the Baxter Data Summary for workplace safety data by region and major incidents. Baxter’s occupational health function, in partnership with Human Resources and Global Communications, develops health and wellness strategies for the company to help our employees take care of their personal well-being. A global team of diverse health professionals and volunteers, known as Local Champions, helps refine and implement these approaches and set priorities. Through BeWell@Baxter, our global employee health and wellness program, we promote healthy lifestyles. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we transitioned BeWell@Baxter campaigns to virtual sessions or activities and launched Monthly Wellness Days to emphasize the importance of physical, mental and social well-being. In 2021, these programs MOVING FORWARD >> As we look ahead, we will continue to prioritize a zero-harm workplace in an effort to drive down injuries. In future years, we expect to enhance our approach with digital solutions and data analytics to develop risk profiles and identify leading indicators for prioritization. We will also continue to engage our employees with real-time coaching about safe work practices and empower them to take charge of safety in the workplace. Finally, we will drive continuing improvement through standardized global training, safety engineering for equipment and mentoring activities. focused on total well-being and included topics such as mental health, stress management, career wellness, environmental wellness and the importance of laughter. For BeWell@Baxter programs in 2021, 30% of employees participated in the Exercise Challenge and 32% had completed a Personal Wellness Profile. 2 In addition, 92% of facilities worldwide took part in Healthy Eating Month. Baxter’s occupational health team also delivered the following in 2021: • Flu vaccinations: We offered free seasonal flu vaccinations to employees working at most sites with 25 or more employees. More than 12,000 BAXTER TOTAL RECORDABLE INCIDENT RATE, 2019-2021 * ADDITIONAL WORKPLACE SAFETY DATA, 2019-2021* * Rates include COVID-19 cases. Public health guidance varies around the world concerning isolation and quarantine days for COVID-19. Probable work-related COVID-19 cases average 10 days lost per CDC guidance and account for days away from work due to the illness. employees worldwide received vaccinations through this program. • COVID-19 vaccinations: To support Baxter’s response to the global pandemic, we provided onsite vaccinations, consistent with applicable regulations, in several locations around the world where the vaccine was readily available and allowed by local government authorities. • Smoke-free workplaces: In countries where smoke-free status is allowed by law, 100% of campuses with 25 or more employees were smoke-free. Total Recordable 0.40 0.41 0.33 Incident Rate 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 2019 2020 2021 Cases with Days Lost Rate 0.090 0.174 0.116 Days Lost Rate 2.14 4.80 4.15 Restricted Days Rate ** 7.83 4.83 3.89 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 2019 2020 2021 Health and Wellness Program Management and Initiatives Rates include COVID-19 cases. Public health guidance varies around the world concerning isolation and quarantine days for COVID-19. Probable work-related COVID-19 cases average 10 days lost per CDC guidance and account for days away from work due to the illness. Restricted Days Rate data for 2020 was updated following publication of our 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report due to updates beyond that year’s reporting period. ** *