93 2021 ESG Report Transparency Appendices Responsible supply chain Product impact Climate change Introduction Healthy workforce and communities Sustainable Development Goal How we contribute to the achievement of the SDG Degree of control Value chain Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all We believe that access to water, sanitation and hygiene is a human right. Our 2030+ commitments regarding climate change, product impact and responsible supply chain are aimed at reducing the impact of our operations, value chain and products on water, thereby reducing potential to undermine achievement of this goal. Details on how we manage water use can be found here . Very direct Raw materials, Suppliers, Operations, Product use, End of life Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Our contribution to achievement of this SDG is neutral. Details on how we manage our energy usage can be found here . Moderately direct Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Our Global Human Rights Policy is guided by the principles outlined in the UN Declaration of Human Rights and International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. This commitment extends beyond BD processes and practices to those in our supply chains. We are also supporting achievement of this SDG through our 2030+ commitments to a healthy workforce and community and programs such as our Good Jobs Strategy. Our 2030+ commitments regarding Product Impact are aimed at addressing plastic and packaging consumption in our product portfolio, thereby reducing potential to undermine achievement of this goal, specifically the target to improve resource efficiency and decouple growth from environmental degradation. Very direct Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution, Product use Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation We support the achievement of this SDG through our development of products and services related to healthcare and medical research. Details of our investment in R&D can be found here . Very direct Operations, Product use Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries In accordance with our Code of Conduct, we believe everyone deserves to work in a supportive, inclusive and safe environment, and we will never against anyone on the basis of “protected characteristics.” This extends to our Expectations for Suppliers. Very direct Suppliers, Operations Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Our 2030+ commitments regarding climate change, product impact and responsible supply chain are aimed at reducing the impact of our operations, value chain and products on the environment, thereby reducing potential to undermine achievement of this goal. Details on our waste management and air emissions programs can be found here . Very direct Suppliers, Inbound logistics, Operations, Distribution, Product use, End of life