ClevelAnd CliniC HeAltH SyStem 2011 United Nations Global ...

1 ClevelAnd CliniC HeAltH SyStem 2011 United Nations Global compact report A communication on progress to our community Human & Labor Rights Environment anti-Corruption Putting the compact to Work ClevelAnd CliniC HeAltH SyStem 2011 United Nations Global compact report A communication on progress to our community Dear Friends: We are pleased to present the 2011 ClevelAnd CliniC United Nations Global compact , Communication on Progress, for your approval. Here, you'll find data on ClevelAnd CliniC 's compliance with the 10 universal principles set forth in the United Nations Global compact . The United Nations Global compact is a valuable document. We share its principles.

2 These principles reflect our commitment to the HeAltH and well being of the communities we serve. They affirm our support for environmental sustainability, diversity, fairness and integrity. The United Nations Global compact enhances ClevelAnd CliniC 's culture of caring. It enunciates worthwhile goals, promotes the exchange of best practices among enterprises, and reinforces good citizenship in the community and responsible stewardship of the environment. In 2008, ClevelAnd CliniC became the first healthcare provider to sign the United Nations Global compact . In 2011 , we continue to support its goals and aspirations. This report will show you how far we have come in the intervening years, and what we plan to accomplish in the future.

3 Thank you for reading and considering this Communication on Progress. I hope it will inspire you to improve our world. Sincerely, Delos M. Cosgrove, MD. CEO and President ClevelAnd CliniC This report was compiled with the participation of the following key internal structures focused on supporting the principles of the UN Global compact : Office of Diversity community Outreach Wellness Institute Office for a Healthy Environment Facilities, Construction and Real Estate Human Resources Compliance Office Government Relations Executive Administration 1 | ClevelAnd CliniC 2011 United Nations Global compact report Human & Labor Rights Environment anti-Corruption Putting the compact to Work The United Nations Global compact The United Nations Global compact brings business together with UN.

4 Agencies, labor, civil society and governments to advance 10 universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti- corruption. Through the power of collective action, the United Nations Global compact seeks to mainstream these 10 principles in business activities around the world and to catalyze actions in support of broader UN goals. With 5,000 stakeholders from more than 120 countries, it is the world's largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative. For more information, please visit: The Global compact asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption: Human Rights Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally Principle 1: proclaimed human rights.

5 Principle 2: Businesses make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses. Labor Standards Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective Principle 3: recognition of the right to collective bargaining. Businesses should uphold the elimination of all forms of forced and Principle 4: compulsory labor. Principle 5: Businesses should uphold the effective abolition of child labor. Businesses should uphold the elimination of discrimination in respect Principle 6: of employment and occupation. Environment Businesses should support a precautionary approach to Principle 7: environmental challenges. Businesses should undertake initiatives to promote greater Principle 8: environmental responsibility.

6 Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of Principle 9: environmentally friendly technologies. Anti- C orruption Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, Principle 10: including extortion and bribery. 2 | ClevelAnd CliniC 2011 United Nations Global compact report Human & Labor Rights Environment anti-Corruption Putting the compact to Work Human and Labor Rights ClevelAnd CliniC is committed to protecting human rights, directly and indirectly, through our employment and business practices and community engagement. We respect and uphold the labor laws of the United States, including protections against workplace and employment discrimination, the freedom of association, the right to organized labor, and the elimination of child and compulsory labor.

7 As the largest employer in Northeast Ohio, with enterprises in Greater ClevelAnd , Florida, Nevada, Canada and the Middle East, we strive to foster a healthy, respectful and inclusive workforce, and to bring its benefits to our stakeholders in every community we serve. Structural Support for Human and Labor Rights community Benefit To activate this commitment, we have established the ClevelAnd CliniC believes that the HeAltH of a city begins Division of community Relations and Diversity, a Wellness with the HeAltH of its people. We're committed to Institute and a robust and progressive Human Resources promoting nutrition, fitness and healthy habits in ClevelAnd team.

8 A sub-committee of the Board of Directors governs and its neighboring communities. We're empowering community and diversity strategies. A multi-stakeholder people with the tools and education they need to take Supplier Diversity Council helps us find and nurture local responsibility for their HeAltH and safety. We're bringing and diverse businesses in our region. Numerous employee- neighbors, physicians and community organizations led wellness teams and diversity councils throughout the together to energize change, and to make Northeast Ohio enterprise enact strategies at our various facilities and engage our workforce directly. Our Human Resources a model of wellness for the nation.

9 The community benefit business partners are embedded directly within workgroups we provide is wide-ranging, from providing healthcare to provide direct support to front-line managers and to for the neediest among us, to funding innovative medical ensure compliance with our comprehensive policies. research that leads to new treatments and cures. The ClevelAnd CliniC HeAltH SyStem subsidizes or supports a More detailed description of our community , diversity, and healthy workplace measures, including formal reports, can be found online at: 3 | ClevelAnd CliniC 2011 United Nations Global compact report Human & Labor Rights Environment anti-Corruption Putting the compact to Work comprehensive array of benefits , including charity care, medical research and education, outreach programs, ClevelAnd CliniC HeAltH SyStem community partnerships and community contributions, Breakdown of community Benefit 2009.

10 All of which are designed to continue our longstanding $ Million tradition of serving others. Outreach Programs Education community Engagement and Inclusion Initiatives $ M $ M. The structure of the Division of community Relations and Diversity promotes wellness, education, economic Subsidized HeAltH Services empowerment, cultural competency and inclusion, and $ M Research enriches the face of world-class care. In each area of $ M. work, we engage in research and community dialogue Medicaid Shortfall**. to determine need and materiality. Programs include: $ M Charity Care $ M. community Outreach: **Net of HCAP benefit of $ million Heath, Wellness and Prevention Our SyStem is built in an area of unique neighborhoods, awareness of available healthcare services.