Introduction 21 2021 Sustainability Report A Modern, High-Performing Health System Our People and Culture Environmental Health Responsible Business Practices Performance Data Our commitment $100 million to create a new philanthropic program and partnerships that will measurably advance a diverse health workforce by 2033 The United Health Foundation recently announced a $100 million investment to deepen and scale our efforts in health workforce diversity to achieve meaningful and sustained progress in addressing health disparities and advancing health equity. Through this commitment we will provide scholarships and support to 10,000 underrepresented current and future clinicians. Research shows that eliminating health care access disparities for underserved populations is estimated to result in a demand for up to 145,500 additional physicians by 2033. Our investment in a more diverse clinical workforce that better reflects our society and is prepared to provide culturally competent care to all patients can help reduce disparities in health conditions, experiences and outcomes. Building a more equitable future Throughout this report, we have highlighted the specific ways we are helping advance health equity. UnitedHealthcare Catalyst is using data and community partnerships to develop sustainable solutions to meet local needs. We’re caring for an increasingly diverse population in Medicare Advantage, providing in-home assessments and connecting them to support services. We’re working to build a health workforce reflective of the communities we serve, both through philanthropic giving and our own diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Our work to decarbonize our business and the health care sector reflects the fact that certain populations are disproportionately impacted by our changing climate, exacerbating existing health inequities. Over the last two decades, we have led hundreds of local and national initiatives, and invested millions of dollars in partnerships with like-minded change-making organizations, making advancing health equity part of the fabric of our enterprise. From the development of our clinical policies, to the organizations we partner with across the country, to building a more diverse and inclusive health workforce well beyond our own walls, a drive toward health equity is embedded in who we are and how we operate as a company.