Takeback/donation programs Part of conserving resources means working to ensure that unused medications and medical supplies go to people and organizations that can benefit from them. Below are some examples of how we reduce our waste footprint through the reuse or donation of materials or supplies. • In Ireland, cardboard boxes that are delivered to the warehouse were typically destroyed. However, teams now inspect boxes and reuse those boxes that show no signs of damage. In just one year, we reused more than 100 tons of cardboard through this project. • Through our partnership with World Vision, McKesson’s Medical-Surgical business donated 730 pallets, totaling more than 625 tons, of supplies during FY21. These donations helped support important health initiatives in Africa, Central America, the Middle East and North America. • The returns teams at several distribution centers in Canada collect returned products and arrange for them to be donated to nonprofit outreach programs. For example, in the Edmonton distribution center, returned products and discontinued items are donated to the Edmonton Food Bank, which helps redistribute them to other organizations. This initiative allows the distribution centers to reduce waste while supporting their local communities in our operations. In just one year, we reused more than 100 tons of cardboard. Introduction Stories Employees Access Equity Climate Operations >Table of Contents | 46 FY21 Impact Report