Introduction Climate Change Resources Smarter Chemistry Engagement and Advocacy Appendix 2023 Environmental Progress Report 33 Our approach Each of our products and services is In the future we envision, our products are made solely Another approach to conserving resources is by Within resources, we focus on made possible by natural resources. from responsibly sourced recycled and renewable eliminating waste. We work to reuse and recycle across three main areas of impact: We’re committed to sourcing, using, materials — to our same rigorous standards of quality our operations and throughout our supply chain. We and recycling the materials that we and durability. We aim to build durable, long-lasting strive to eliminate waste where we and our suppliers products that make the best use of the resources operate. These efforts go beyond reducing the amount rely on in a way that meets our high required to make them. And recycling approaches and of waste that we generate. We’re innovating approaches standards for labor, human rights, innovations make this achievable, helping us recover to reuse and working with local businesses to create new and environmental stewardship. and use the materials that we rely on in our products to recycling opportunities. Materials their full potential. We’re working with leading recyclers Transition to only recycled or renewable materials in our products and This commitment extends across our operations and and academic institutions to realize this future through We can move ahead only by working with others. packaging, and maximize material efficiency, product longevity, and recovery. supply chain, so we use materials in a manner consistent researching new technologies and identifying the When we collaborate with suppliers, NGOs, recyclers, with our values, we responsibly manage freshwater usage challenges and opportunities to achieve positive change community stakeholders, and innovation leaders, we can so that these resources will be available and safe for across industries. do more while relying on less — and reduce our overall others in the community, and we work to eliminate waste carbon and material footprint. at our facilities and those of our suppliers. This serves Water is one of the most critical resources we need our objective to minimize the overall resource footprint to build our products. It provides vital services at our supporting our products. And we know that we can’t offices, data centers, and stores — and it’s essential to Water do this alone — it requires collaborative stewardship of our manufacturing processes. Water is also a community Reduce water impacts in the manufacturing of our products, use of our shared resources. resource. For this reason, we prioritize our stewardship services, and our facility operations. At the same time, transition to alternative efforts — working toward the most efficient use of solutions, improve the quality of water that we discharge, and protect shared freshwater, using alternatives where possible, and water resources. managing our discharge responsibly. We also look beyond our facilities to the water basins where we operate. Through collaborations with local partners — including companies, NGOs, and government agencies — we’re working together to improve the quality of the water that our communities rely on. Zero waste Minimize overall waste generated and eliminate waste sent to landfill from our manufacturing supply chain as well as corporate offices, data centers, and retail stores.