2021 ESG Report Healthy Planet Protecting pollinators The widespread use of pesticides and the degradation of habitat has caused steep declines in populations of pollinators — the birds, bats, insects and especially bees that are so vital to the health and dependability of the global food supply system. Some of the same chemicals used in pest management have also been linked to significant health hazards for agricultural workers and the communities surrounding agricultural lands. In 2021, we worked with the Sustainable Food Group (SFG) to understand pesticide risks and opportunities within our supply chain. Through this work we found it is extremely difficult to identify the types of pesticides used across our full supply chain. We made the decision to develop a policy that would reduce the presence of harmful pesticides in our private label supply chain for food and beverage products. This policy encourages suppliers to avoid chemicals such as neonicotinoids and glyphosate, as well as promotes use of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Integrated Pest Management strategies. Moving forward, we will offer trainings for sourcing practices, in 2015 we partners within our supply chain on introduced a goal to transition to sustainable approaches to pesticide 100 percent cage-free eggs by 100% management in alignment with this 2025. In the last couple of years, policy. Our policy was developed as the supply chain and offering cage-free eggs by 2025. with support from Friends of the of these eggs has increased and Earth. More detail on our pollinator consumer choice has evolved, we policy can be found here. made the decision to accelerate that goal. Our biggest priority is to Animal welfare ensure continued access to healthy CVS Health does not test any store foods at an affordable price. We are brand products on animals as part of currently working with our suppliers our product development process, to expand our selection of cage-free nor do we outsource this activity and free-range eggs in all our stores to any third parties. We’re proud to with a goal to achieve our goal of offer a number of cruelty-free make- 100 percent cage-free eggs by the up and skin care products. As part end of 2022. of our commitment to sustainable 67