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UnitedHealth Group Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indices for 25th Consecutive Year

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 2023 in the Health Care Providers & Services Industry. It is the 25th consecutive year that UnitedHealth Group has been named to the indices, beginning in 1999 when the rankings were established.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) recognize global sustainability leaders, identified by S&P Global through their annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Refreshed each year, S&P Global includes only companies with CSA scores in the top 10% of each industry in the DJSI World Index and top 20% for the DJSI North America Index.

Among companies in the Health Care Providers and Services Industry Group, United Health Group ranks first in North America and second in the world.

“Sustainability remains central to our business as we work to deepen our societal impact,” said Patricia L. Lewis, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer of UnitedHealth Group. “Our inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices is a credit to the people across UnitedHealth Group who work every day to deliver on our mission for the people and communities we serve.”

To learn more about UnitedHealth Group’s sustainability initiatives, read our latest Sustainability Report.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone through two distinct and complementary businesses. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care. Visit UnitedHealth Group at www.unitedhealthgroup.com and follow UnitedHealth Group on LinkedIn.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Caroline Landree
651-308-2481
caroline.landree@uhg.com

Investor Contact:
Zack Sopcak
952-936-7215
zack.sopcak@uhg.com

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UnitedHealth Group has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability North America and World Indices for the 25th consecutive year.
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Contacts

Media Contact:
Caroline Landree
651-308-2481
caroline.landree@uhg.com

Investor Contact:
Zack Sopcak
952-936-7215
zack.sopcak@uhg.com

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