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CVS Caremark
In what other ways does
CVS Caremark make a difference?
Looking beyond our business operations, CVS Caremark is equally committed
to investing in our people, improving the health of our communities, and reduc-
ing our impact on our planet.
Our corporate social responsibility (CSR) priori-
ties include helping patients and customers
achieve their best health, conducting business
ethically and responsibly, and engaging with
suppliers that share our values. We are also
committed to being good environmental
stewards, providing a great workplace for
our colleagues, and investing in our local
communities in meaningful ways.
In 2013, we made strong progress in advancing
our CSR strategy. Achievements included mini-
mizing our environmental footprint and measurably
decreasing our carbon intensity to bring us closer
to our reduction goal of 15 percent by 2018.
We also strengthened our commitment to human
rights as part of our Supplier Ethics Policy.
A big part of our CSR efforts is focused on
supporting local communities and making sure
that the people we serve each and every day
have access to quality health care. Our chari-
table giving programs reflect this commitment.
Through our company and our foundation, the
CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, we support
organizations that are providing greater access
to health care, wellness, and prevention pro-
grams – especially for underserved populations.
While changes in our health care system qualify
more people for health coverage, it continues to
be a challenge for many to find quality care. In
2013, we announced a $5 million commitment
to expand access to quality care nationwide
through new partnerships with the National
Association of Free & Charitable Clinics and the
School-Based Health Alliance, and the second
year of our partnership with the National Associ-
ation of Community Health Centers. These grant
programs are funding and promoting innovative
approaches to chronic disease management,
coordinated care models, health care IT
enhancements, primary care for children, and
much more.
We report on our CSR progress annually.
Additional information can be found in our six
consecutive CSR reports, which are available
at cvscaremark.com.