2021 ESG Report Healthy Planet We are also exploring opportunities to reduce single-use bag usage and change consumer behavior through bagless pilots in states where there are regulations prohibiting retailers from giving a plastic bag and charging a fee to the customer for a paper one. Responsible water usage Water usage is closely linked to environmental protection and equitable resource management. While CVS Health is not a large consumer of water, we recognize the link between water use and climate change. The majority of our water use supports standard sanitation, hygiene and fire protection systems in our stores and facilities. In 2021, we established policies and programs to govern our water usage and manage water-related risks across the enterprise. In 2021, we introduced a water reduction goal focused on ensuring transparency as it pertains to our water impacts. Committing to new climate policies We developed four new policies in 2021 to drive climate progress, and will continue to use the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Disclosures to assess both physical and transitional risks. • Forestry Policy • Timber Commodities Policy • Anti-Deforestation Commitment • Responsible Water Use Policy 62