Environmental Stewardship

2023 ESG Report

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PROVIDENCE | ESG REPORT | 9 INTRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL GOVERNANCE ABOUT US REDEPLOYING, RESELLING AND RECYCLING EQUIPMENT Providence partners with an online auction platform to redeploy, resell and recycle end-of-life equipment. For example, since 2019 we have redeployed and resold 1,480 endoscopes. Efforts like these have helped the family of organizations mitigate waste and continue to invest in sustainability programs. n PROGRESS BY THE NUMBERS + 29.6 tons of medical equipment diverted from landfills in 2023 + 3,576 lbs. of medical equipment redeployed + 55,472 lbs. of medical equipment recycled WE ACT: WASTE OPTIMIZATION By partnering with an online auction platform since 2018, Providence has saved millions through redeployment, and recycled 137,530 pounds of medical equipment that would have been sent to landfills. This partnership has provided a safe avenue for selling and donating usable equipment and getting it into the hands of other providers around the world. Jessica Diettrich, CST, MBA-HM, senior program manager, Providence Equipment Strategy & Planning

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