Introduction Transforming care Investing in our people Accelerating possibilities Protecting the environment Creating value responsibly Appendix Advancing community: Doing our part around the world Everywhere our people live and work, they contribute to their communities. In 2022, Boston Scientific and employees contributed nearly $2 million through the employee matching gifts program, and employees volunteered more than 31,000 hours. We also piloted a pro bono volunteer program in Ireland and the U.S. so employees can contribute in ways that go beyond traditional volunteering, helping local nonprofits expand their networks through new partnerships. Singapore Week of Caring: More trees in Making a Costa Rica Our team packed meals for Latin America: beach accessible: people in need, upcycled We marked National Tree Our LEAD (Leadership, resources and refurbished Week by planting trees Education and Allies for IT equipment. in local neighborhoods Disabilities) ERG and a to protect public health local surf team renovated and the environment. Herradura Beach to improve access for people with reduced mobility. Mandela Day in Refugee resources Helping families South Africa: in Israel: in the Netherlands: We partnered with Food Boston Scientific employees Our local team contributed Forward South Africa to in our Haifa, Israel site 100+ hours and $6,000+ provide 1.5 million meals volunteered with the African to Ronald McDonald for vulnerable families. Refugee Development Center Kindervallei, which houses to offer aid and medical families with children care for African refugees undergoing intensive in northern Israel. medical care. United States Connecting with COVID-19 action in India: volunteer week: neighbors in Türkiye: When COVID-19 surged again, More than 650 volunteers in Our Istanbul team spent time we collaborated with SEWA Minnesota supported local with elders at a local care International to distribute organizations with projects facility and built a new STEM health kits and supplies ranging from cleaning up workspace for students in an donated by our Shanghai, outdoor spaces to preparing underserved neighborhood. China team. meals for critically ill people. 37 2022 Performance Report
Advancing Science for Life | Boston Scientific Page 36 Page 38