Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced electricity use by 15%, water use by 26%, natural gas use by 38%, and hazardous waste generation by 40% compared to 2008.
• Achieved Energy Star rating for World Headquarters building.
• More than half of Bausch + Lomb operations facilities achieved environmental or safety management certification by the end of 2009.
• Surgical business unit achieved LEED Silver certification for Commercial Interiors.
• Rochester Optics Center adopted Design for the Environment (DfE) in its production process.
• Greenville Solutions and Distribution Center received an award for recycling and reuse accomplishments.

Social Achievements

• Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable purchasing preference given to environmentally sustainable products and services.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: LEED Silver, Energy Star, ISO 14001 (multiple locations)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• New PET bottle for lens care with fewer chemicals and improved recyclability.

Awards & Recognition

• Greenville, SC — DHEC Recycling Award
• Livingston, Scotland — Health and Safety Award
• Rochester, NY — Rochester Business Journal Environmental Award
• Waterford, Ireland — Highly Commended Award, Sustainable Energy Ireland

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 CO2 in 2008 to 0.05 lbs in 2017)
• Water conservation programs in Tampa and Clearwater, FL conserved over 92,000 gallons annually.
• Recycling and reuse programs minimized waste and diverted waste from landfills.
• Waterford, Ireland site achieved 99.82% recyclable and reuse success level.

Social Achievements

• Established the Bausch Foundation in 2017, contributing millions in financial and product donations.
• Donated nearly 800,000 tablets of mephyton (vitamin K) to combat severe internal bleeding in Illinois.
• Provided millions of dollars in educational and research grants.
• Launched ONE by ONE Recycling program, recycling over 4 million used contact lenses and raising over $14,000 for Optometry Giving Sight.

Governance Achievements

• Bausch Health in Greece became the first pharmaceutical company in Europe to be certified with ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System.
• Established a cross-functional Patient Access and Pricing Committee (PAPC) to ensure patient access and responsible pricing.
• Pledged that the average annual price increase for branded prescription products would be no greater than single digits and did not increase prices on U.S. branded prescription drugs for the remainder of 2018.

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

Awards & Recognition

• Nine Certificates of Clean Industry in Mexico (2017)
• William W. Augustine Award from the American Red Cross (2018)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

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

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced global carbon emissions from 547,180 metric tons of CO2e to 528,085 metric tons of CO2e in 2018 (a reduction of nearly 20,000 metric tons of CO2e).
• Achieved a 94% landfill diversion rate at the Rochester, NY site.
• Reduced hazardous waste at the Rochester site by 5% year-over-year.
• ONE by ONE Recycling Program recycled more than 16 million used contact lenses, blister packs and top foil, resulting in more than 95,000 pounds of waste diverted.

Social Achievements

• Exceeded Days Away Rate (DAR) annual goal for the fourth consecutive year, achieving a DAR of 9.24.
• Launched the Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program.
• Bausch + Lomb donated $50,000 to Prevent Blindness during AMD Awareness Month.
• Supported various community enrichment activities including volunteering, scholarships, and donations to local charities.

Governance Achievements

• Established a cross-functional Patient Access and Pricing Committee (PAPC).
• Established a Bausch Health Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) strategy.
• Implemented an active governance platform including the selection of a lead director and formal evaluations of the Chairman and CEO.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Not disclosed

Mitigation Strategies

• Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Sustainable Purchasing

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 / OHSAS 18001 (Rochester, NY site)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Libellula 2019 Prize (Bausch + Lomb Italy)

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 in 2020
• Introduced updated silicone hydrogel contact lens fit sets produced from 100% recycled ASA materials in 2020
• Pledged to completely transition from plastics to paper-based packaging

Social Achievements

• Continued to support patients through the Bausch Health Patient Assistance Program, especially those who lost health insurance during the pandemic
• Initiated clinical trials to find new methods to treat COVID patients
• Donated products to healthcare practitioners and frontline workers
• Strengthened focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with additional programs and training
• Launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster belonging, growth, and networking
• Committed $350 million in medical mission donations in 2018 and 2019
• Awarded nine Aspire Higher scholarships totaling up to $90,000 in 2020
• Launched Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program in 2019

Governance Achievements

• Introduced a new Code of Conduct in 2021
• Established a cross-functional Patient Access and Pricing Committee (PAPC) in 2016
• Implemented an active governance platform including lead director selection, director executive sessions, and formal evaluations of the Chairman and CEO

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

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

Mitigation Strategies

• Prioritized employee safety and maintaining a steady supply of medicines and healthcare products
• Implemented remote work policies and expanded on-site safety measures
• Established a COVID-19 response team to guide employee support
• Developed resources on “Collaborating in the New Normal” to support employee engagement

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Purchasing preference to environmentally sustainable products and services

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Updated silicone hydrogel contact lens fit sets from 100% recycled ASA materials
• Transition to paper-based packaging

Awards & Recognition

• Gold Stevie Award for Communications/Public Relations Campaign of the Year in the Environmental category (ONE by ONE Recycling Program)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environment
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Collected more than 58 million units (356,000 pounds) of used contact lens, eye care, and lens care materials through recycling programs.
• Reduced carbon footprint by 800 tons of CO2e in Rochester facility using a solar array.
• Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 191 metric tons per year in Waterford facility using an energy-efficient combined heat and power plant and nitrogen generation plant.

Social Achievements

• Five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with a combined membership of 500 employees.
• Achieved a Days Away Rate (DAR) of 5.6, meeting the corporate goal of 7.2.
• Designed and piloted a six-month global mentorship program to increase mid-career development and diversity.

Governance Achievements

• Employees completed more than 8,500 hours of cybersecurity training.
• Exceeded Board diversity goal of 30 percent, achieving 40% diversity.
• 96% of employees completed Code of Conduct and corporate governance training.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions
• Climate change impacts
• Maintaining traceability within the distribution chain to prevent counterfeiting.

Mitigation Strategies

• Weekly and quarterly reviews with senior leadership and the Board to assess supply chain health.
• Implementing multi-layered cybersecurity controls and aligning with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Utilizing Unique Device Identifiers (UDIs) and other tracking methods to maintain product traceability.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 68% of medical device manufacturing and distribution facilities participated in third-party audits.

Responsible Procurement

• Procurement Policy
• Supplier Management Directive
• Legal Manufacturer, Manufacturing and Distribution Quality Agreement
• Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB (Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals, Medical Equipment and Supplies)

Certifications: ISO 14001 (75% of sites), ISO 45001 (60% of sites), ISO 50001 (Waterford and Rochester sites)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Project Watson™

Awards & Recognition

• Gold winners in the Most Environmentally Friendly Service of the Year category by the 2022 Best in Biz Awards

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Business Conduct
• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
• Management of Relationships With Suppliers
• Product Development, R&D, Investment and Innovation
• Climate Change
• Energy
• Microplastics
• Resource Inflows, Including Resource Use
• Resource Outflows Related to Products and Services
• Waste
• Compensation and Benefits
• Personal Safety of Consumers and/or End-Users
• Equal Treatment and Opportunities for All (Own Workforce)
• Equal Treatment and Opportunities for All (Workers in the Value Chain)
• Talent Attraction, Engagement and Retention
• Health and Safety (Own Workforce)
• Diversity
• Communities’ Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
• Training and Skills Development (Own Workforce)
• Information-Related Impacts for Consumers and/or End-Users
• Working Conditions (Own Workforce)
• Social Inclusion of Consumers and/or End-Users

Environmental Achievements

• 96.4% of purchased electricity at Waterford, Ireland site was renewable.
• Generated nearly 70 MWh of electricity from roof-mounted solar panels at Munich, Germany site.
• Expanded solar arrays in Rochester and Aubenas, France, producing an additional 200 MWh of solar energy.
• Began construction on a second combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Waterford, expected to produce 3.3 megawatts of electricity.
• Woodruff, South Carolina distribution center earned ISO 14001:2015 certification.
• Kingston, U.K., data center reduced energy requirement by 120 kilowatt hours per day, saving approximately $45,000 annually.
• Aubenas site installed a new autoclave with water recirculation, reducing water consumption by 90%.

Social Achievements

• Launched INFUSE® Multifocal and MIEBO® eye drops to alleviate dry eye symptoms.
• 90% of presbyopic patients felt INFUSE® Multifocal lenses allowed effortless transitions between vision depths.
• 99% of patients found INFUSE® Multifocal lenses easy to fit.
• Achieved a Not-to-Exceed Days Away from Work Rate (DAR) goal of 6.
• No health and safety issues reported via the ethics and compliance hotline.
• Expanded parental leave policy to all full-time employees.
• Introduced a new 401(k) match and lifestyle spending accounts for employee well-being.
• Launched a mentorship program to increase mid-career development for diverse team members.

Governance Achievements

• Over 99.5% of global employees completed corporate governance training.
• Refined the structure of the Office of Ethics & Compliance to align with business units.
• Maintained ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS certifications at 14 manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Maintained ISO 45001:2018 certifications at 14 sites; third-party audits resulted in no findings.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain challenges leading to discontinuation of SilSoft™ lenses in Europe.
• Managing evolving cybersecurity and data privacy threats.

Mitigation Strategies

• Partnered with local authorities to provide temporary access to SilSoft™ lenses.
• Implemented robust screening of direct material suppliers.
• Aligned cybersecurity program with NIST Cybersecurity Framework best practices.
• Enhanced centralized EHS+S data management system to track granular data points.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 197 suppliers assessed for environmental and social impacts; over 230 supplier audits conducted.

Responsible Procurement

• Vendor screening process requiring quantitative and qualitative data on management systems, sourcing practices, EHS+S efforts, human and worker rights.
• Code of Conduct extended to suppliers via Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Certifications: ISO 14001:2015, EMAS, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 50001:2018

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• INFUSE® Multifocal contact lenses, MIEBO® eye drops

Awards & Recognition

• 2023 Sustainability Award winners by Business Intelligence Group for ONE by ONE and Biotrue® Eye Care programs.