Our People and Culture 91 2021 Sustainability Report Responsible Business Practices A Modern, High-Performing Health System Introduction Performance Data Environmental Health Supplier diversity UnitedHealth Group’s supplier diversity program seeks to proactively integrate businesses from underrepresented communities into our supply chain, which creates a multiplier effect, including job creation and income for people in underserved communities. That value creation extends beyond our businesses to positively impact the communities we serve and extends our societal impact beyond our members and customers. We conduct an annual community impact assessment of our diverse supplier spending to better understand how our efforts are supporting local communities. Supplier Diversity Partnerships and Recognized Certifications • National Minority S upplier Development Council and 23 Regional Affiliates • W omen Business Enterprise National Council and 14 Regional Partner Organizations • U .S. Department of Veterans Affairs • National V eterans Business Development Council • Disability :IN • National L GBT Chamber of Commerce • National Association of W omen Business Owners • Div ersity Alliance for Science UnitedHealth Group’s supplier diversity program had its strongest year in 2021, driven by core metric improvement and maturing our key business processes and stakeholder engagement. Implementing effective control, enhancing reporting and process measurement, and broadly communicating the program’s culture and objectives helped grow Tier 1 spend with certified diverse suppliers by 17% from 2020 to 2021. $3.8B spent with diverse suppliers over the past decade. 9K+ local community jobs. $473M in employee wages. In 2021, our supplier diversity program supported