About BD BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company develops innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for healthcare providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to healthcare. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com. Our Purpose Our Purpose – advancing the world of health ™ – is the basis for all that we do. It motivates us and drives the decisions we make every day, because we know our work means something. By the numbers 45B+ devices made annually 190+ countries served 29,000+ active patents $1B+ annual R&D spending 75,000+ BD associates 50 th consecutive year of dividend increase Note: BD financial information is for fiscal year 2021. Market share information and rank based on internal estimates and publicly available information. The BD WAY The BD WAY embodies who we are, what we stand for and why we exist. It reflects the behaviors we’re all expected to demonstrate every day, no matter what we do. Values Our standards of behavior • W e do what is right • W e are all accountable • W e thrive on innovation and demand quality • W e learn and improve every day • W e help each other be great Mindset The attitude we bring to our work • Speaking up builds tr ust and gets to better outcomes faster • Inclusion and div ersity make us a stronger team • K eeping it simple enables innovation and agility • T he best way to help customers and patients is to truly know them • Challenges ar e opportunities to grow and improve Leadership commitments How we lead ourselves and our work • Be bold and str ategic • R emove obstacles and empower others • Deliv er results that matter • Debat e and decide, then commit and go • Hav e the courage to iterate, try new things and embrace change 7 2021 ESG Report Appendices Transparency Healthy workforce and communities Responsible supply chain Product impact Climate change Introduction