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Focusing on Our Communities

Bausch + Lomb is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Bausch + Lomb is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and giving back to the communities where we live and work.

Philanthropic Activities and Donations

We established the Bausch Foundation to support and advance health care through our commitment to improving lives. We provide charitable contributions and product donations to recognized and legally registered charities that have a proven track record of making a meaningful difference in the areas in which they operate.

We established the Bausch Foundation to support and advance health care through our commitment to improving lives. We provide charitable contributions and product donations to recognized and legally registered charities that have a proven track record of making a meaningful difference in the areas in which they operate.

Our Expectations

  • The Bausch Foundation manages our charitable giving.
  • Our charitable giving is based on a set of objective criteria to ensure funding is provided for bona fide programs and legitimate activities.
  • We will not make charitable contributions to an individual HCP or medical group practice to ensure our financial support is not an inducement or reward for prescribing or recommending a particular product or course of treatment.
  • We provide philanthropic activities, donations and charitable giving without the expectation of favor or return from the recipient.

Please see The Bausch Foundation for further information.

  • The Bausch Foundation manages our charitable giving.
  • Our charitable giving is based on a set of objective criteria to ensure funding is provided for bona fide programs and legitimate activities.
  • We will not make charitable contributions to an individual HCP or medical group practice to ensure our financial support is not an inducement or reward for prescribing or recommending a particular product or course of treatment.
  • We provide philanthropic activities, donations and charitable giving without the expectation of favor or return from the recipient.

Please see The Bausch Foundation for further information.

Political Contributions and Activities

As colleagues, we have the right to voluntarily participate in the political process and make personal contributions. If you choose to participate in the political process, you must do so as an individual, not as a representative of Bausch + Lomb.

As colleagues, we have the right to voluntarily participate in the political process and make personal contributions. If you choose to participate in the political process, you must do so as an individual, not as a representative of Bausch + Lomb.

Our Expectations

  • We understand that we act as private citizens when participating in political activity.
  • Our individual political beliefs may differ, and we treat each other with respect.
  • We understand that we act as private citizens when participating in political activity.
  • Our individual political beliefs may differ, and we treat each other with respect.

Human Rights and Modern Slavery

We are committed to conducting our business activities in compliance with human rights laws globally and adhering to the basic human rights principles outlined in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In addition, in most countries where we conduct business, there are relevant local laws that protect. This may include criminal, child labor, freedom of association, equality of economic opportunity, accessibility, accommodation and compensation laws.

We are committed to conducting our business activities in compliance with human rights laws globally and adhering to the basic human rights principles outlined in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. In addition, in most countries where we conduct business, there are relevant local laws that protect. This may include criminal, child labor, freedom of association, equality of economic opportunity, accessibility, accommodation and compensation laws.

Our Expectations

  • All colleagues are responsible for understanding and following our policies on protecting human rights.
  • We believe in the fundamental respect for human rights of all stakeholders and local communities in which we conduct business.
  • We commit to taking appropriate steps to prevent modern slavery, including servitude, forced or compulsory labor and human trafficking.
  • We will monitor our global labor force and supply chains to identify and remediate areas of concern.

Please see the Modern Slavery Report for further information.

  • All colleagues are responsible for understanding and following our policies on protecting human rights.
  • We believe in the fundamental respect for human rights of all stakeholders and local communities in which we conduct business.
  • We commit to taking appropriate steps to prevent modern slavery, including servitude, forced or compulsory labor and human trafficking.
  • We will monitor our global labor force and supply chains to identify and remediate areas of concern.

Please see the Modern Slavery Report for further information.

Export Controls, Economic Sanctions and Boycotts

Many countries maintain laws and regulations which govern the sale, supply, export, re-export and transfer of our products, services and technology. These include export controls, economic SanctionsSanctions are economic restrictions or prohibitions against engaging in activity in certain countries or territories, with certain individuals or entities. and Boycotts,Boycotts are a concerted attempt by a country or group of countries to express displeasure with, or obtain concessions from, the government or another country. depending on the situation.

All activity with countries subject to sanctions requires internal approval and, where appropriate, government authorization to ensure such activity complies with applicable sanctions and regulations.

Many countries maintain laws and regulations which govern the sale, supply, export, re-export and transfer of our products, services and technology. These include export controls, economic SanctionsSanctions are economic restrictions or prohibitions against engaging in activity in certain countries or territories, with certain individuals or entities. and Boycotts,Boycotts are a concerted attempt by a country or group of countries to express displeasure with, or obtain concessions from, the government or another country. depending on the situation.

All activity with countries subject to sanctions requires internal approval and, where appropriate, government authorization to ensure such activity complies with applicable sanctions and regulations.

We comply with U.S. anti-boycott laws and regulations and required reporting obligations. Other countries and territories may have narrower restrictions which also require authorization. Additionally, engagement with individuals and entities that have been designated on sanctioned parties' lists may be restricted or prohibited.

We comply with U.S. anti-boycott laws and regulations and required reporting obligations. Other countries and territories may have narrower restrictions which also require authorization. Additionally, engagement with individuals and entities that have been designated on sanctioned parties' lists may be restricted or prohibited.

Our Expectations

  • We follow the laws and regulations in the countries in which we do business.
  • We adhere to export controls, economic SanctionsSanctions are economic restrictions or prohibitions against engaging in activity in certain countries or territories, with certain individuals or entities., and Boycotts,Boycotts are a concerted attempt by a country or group of countries to express displeasure with, or obtain concessions from, the government or another country. with agility.
  • We understand that export controls restrict the use of, and access to, certain controlled products, software and technology to certain countries, territories or end users.

Please see the Antiboycott Compliance Policy and Procedure for further information.

  • We follow the laws and regulations in the countries in which we do business.
  • We adhere to export controls, economic SanctionsSanctions are economic restrictions or prohibitions against engaging in activity in certain countries or territories, with certain individuals or entities., and Boycotts,Boycotts are a concerted attempt by a country or group of countries to express displeasure with, or obtain concessions from, the government or another country. with agility.
  • We understand that export controls restrict the use of, and access to, certain controlled products, software and technology to certain countries, territories or end users.

Please see the Antiboycott Compliance Policy and Procedure for further information.

Sustainability and Environment

We strive for safer and more sustainable operations and hold ourselves to high standards of business conduct and ethical behavior. Through our products, equipment, instruments and services, we aim to deliver on our mission: helping people see better to live better and to do so sustainably and responsibly. We recognize the importance of continually evaluating our business and sustainability risks, opportunities and impacts.

We strive for safer and more sustainable operations and hold ourselves to high standards of business conduct and ethical behavior. Through our products, equipment, instruments and services, we aim to deliver on our mission: helping people see better to live better and to do so sustainably and responsibly. We recognize the importance of continually evaluating our business and sustainability risks, opportunities and impacts.

Our Expectations

  • We comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that apply to our work, sites and products.
  • We believe that protecting the environment for current and future generations is an essential obligation and responsibility.
  • We are committed to supporting and enhancing the communities in which we operate.
  • We are conscientious about the environmental impact of our products, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, sales and administrative support functions.

Please see the Bausch + Lomb Impact Report for further information.

  • We comply with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations that apply to our work, sites and products.
  • We believe that protecting the environment for current and future generations is an essential obligation and responsibility.
  • We are committed to supporting and enhancing the communities in which we operate.
  • We are conscientious about the environmental impact of our products, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, sales and administrative support functions.

Please see the Bausch + Lomb Impact Report for further information.

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