Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Operate with Integrity
• Respect the Environment
• Advance Global Health and Patient Care
• Improve Our Communities
• Support Employee Growth and Well-Being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon output per lens manufactured at Waterford, Ireland facility by 85% (from 0.3 lbs of CO2 in 2008 to 0.05 lbs in 2017).
• Water conservation programs in Tampa and Clearwater, FL conserved over 92,000 gallons of water annually.
• Recycling and reuse programs minimized waste and diverted waste from landfills.
• Waterford, Ireland facility achieved 99.82% recyclable and reuse success level, achieving zero waste to landfill for three years.
• Installation of a combined co-heat and power plant (CHP) at Waterford, Ireland, saving more than 27 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 25 million kilowatt hours of thermal energy annually, and reducing carbon emissions by 6,500 tons annually.

Social Achievements

• Established the Bausch Foundation in 2017, contributing millions of dollars in financial and product donations.
• Donated nearly 800,000 tablets of mephyton (vitamin K) to help battle an epidemic of severe internal bleeding in Illinois.
• Ortho Dermatologics awarded 32 scholarships totaling over $450,000 since 2013.
• Supported various educational programs, charitable grants, and sponsorships aimed at improving gastrointestinal health.
• Donated millions of dollars worth of products to medical mission trips.
• Bausch + Lomb raised $57,000 for the United Way of Rochester.

Governance Achievements

• Established a cross-functional Patient Access and Pricing Committee (PAPC) in 2016 to ensure patient access to products at affordable prices.
• Implemented an active governance platform including the selection of a lead director and formal evaluations of the Chairman and CEO.
• Bausch Health in Greece became the first pharmaceutical company in Europe to be certified with the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Diversity Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 37001 (Greece), ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 (multiple sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Biotrue® contact lenses (Waterford, Ireland)

Awards & Recognition

• William W. Augustine Award from American Red Cross
• Silver Award for Best Multicultural Campaign at 2016 Medical Marketing & Media Awards (Solta Medical)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced monthly water consumption by 40% over three years
• Reduced monthly solid waste by nearly 80% over three years
• Increased waste reused or recycled off-site by more than 60% over three years
• Recycled nearly 27 million used contact lenses, blister packs, and top foils through the ONE by ONE Recycling Program
• Introduced updated silicone hydrogel contact lens fit sets produced from 100% recycled ASA materials
• Pledged to completely transition from plastics to paper-based packaging

Social Achievements

• Launched the Bausch Health Patient Assistance Program to ensure uninterrupted access to prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Strengthened focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with additional programs and training
• Launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including The Women’s Inclusive Network (WIN), Bausch Health Military Network, and Black and African Heritage Network
• Donated $350 million in medical mission donations
• Donated hand sanitizer and $10,000 to Road Recovery
• Donated ARTELAC® Splash™ eye drops to local hospitals in Spain
• Supported the Thurgood Marshall College Fund with a $50,000 donation
• Awarded nine Aspire Higher scholarships totaling up to $90,000
• Named first Bausch Health Fellowship recipient
• Launched Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program

Governance Achievements

• Introduced a new Code of Conduct
• Established a cross-functional Patient Access and Pricing Committee (PAPC)
• Implemented an active governance platform including lead director, executive sessions, formal evaluations, and executive sessions for the Board and committees

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting businesses and operations
• Social unrest impacting colleagues, communities, and customers

Mitigation Strategies

• Broadened remote work policies
• Implemented on-site safety measures (masks, social distancing, hand sanitizer stations, plexiglass partitions, limiting meetings, daily audits)
• Developed a re-entry framework for customer-facing employees
• Provided employee resources on “Collaborating in the New Normal”
• Established a COVID-19 response team

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 (at many sites)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Gold Stevie Award for ONE by ONE Recycling Program

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Operate with Integrity
• Respect the Environment
• Advance Global Health & Patient Care
• Improve our Communities
• Support employee growth and well-being

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced global carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 23,000 metric tons in 2021 as compared to 2018 levels.
• New nitrogen-generating plant at Waterford, Ireland facility reduces carbon dioxide emissions by almost 200 tons per year.
• 94% landfill diversion rate in Rochester, NY site.
• ONE by ONE Recycling Program recycled 48,235,850 million units of used contact lenses and eye care materials.

Social Achievements

• Exceeded Days Away Rate (DAR) annual goal in 2021; Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain achieved a DAR of 6 days per 100 employees (industry average 24 days).
• Continued to expand Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in 2021.
• Bausch Foundation contributed millions of dollars in financial and product donations to charitable health organizations.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a broad system of internal controls and policies.
• Provided annual corporate governance training for employees.
• Board provides independent leadership, with a Lead Independent Director.

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling program