Owens & Minor Climate Resilience Plan for Continuous Operations

This document is a technical report outlining Owens & Minor's Climate Resilience Plan aimed at ensuring continuous operations amid climate-related challenges. The plan reflects the company's commitment to supply chain resiliency, initiated by signing the White House/Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge in June 2022. It identifies key areas of focus including climate impacts, community engagement, infrastructure strength, collaboration among healthcare organizations, and interdisciplinary planning. The report details a prospective risk assessment initiated in early 2021, which highlighted five Environmental, Social and Governance priorities: Climate Risk, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Stewardship, Community Engagement, and a Responsible Supply Chain. The document also describes the company's strategies for assessing infrastructure resilience, including emergency preparedness protocols, energy backup systems, and logistics optimization. Additionally, it emphasizes collaboration with industry organizations to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency across the healthcare supply chain.