Climate Change Data

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:30,764 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:2,837 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:17,480 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:10,447 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:4%
Total Energy Consumption:67.2 MWh/year
Water Consumption:215,300 m3/year
Waste Generated:15,000+ tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.032 metric tons of CO2e/$1,000 revenue

ESG Focus Areas

  • COVID-19 Response
  • Enterprise Opportunity Management
  • Health & Safety
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Compliance & Ethics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Philanthropy

Environmental Achievements

  • Four of eight manufacturing sites achieved ISO 14001 certification.
  • Recycled more than 15,000 metric tons of waste.
  • Reduced corrugated boxes and plastic bubble wrap materials by more than 100 tons per year through Merit Smart Shipping™.

Social Achievements

  • Launched a Women’s Leadership Network in Merit Asia.
  • Developed Merit Asia Academy for employee skills development.
  • Partnered with various organizations to support low-income women, single mothers, and refugees.
  • Maintained six consecutive years of zero increases to employee health insurance premiums.

Governance Achievements

  • Improved grant policies and processes to ensure compliance with the US Office of Inspector General’s Corporate Integrity Agreement.
  • Implemented a Global Complaint Management System.
  • Deployed a Global Learning Management System.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • By 2030: 50% renewable energy, 10% reduction in energy intensity, 15% reduction in GHG emissions, 10% reduction in water intensity (all indexed to revenue).
Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications at remaining manufacturing sites by end of 2021.

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Water risk varies significantly by operating location.
  • Managing environmental impact of single-use medical devices.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased production of syringes to support global vaccination efforts.
  • Implemented water-efficiency projects at various sites (e.g., water-reutilization projects, low-flow faucets).
  • Set 2030 goals for reducing energy intensity, GHG emissions, and water intensity.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 25 audits in 2020

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier risk assessments and audits.
  • Responsible sourcing practices.
  • Partnership with FSC-certified supplier for packaging.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Investing in renewable energy.
  • Improving energy efficiency.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: COSO Enterprise Risk Management, ISO 31000:2018, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, EU MDR, MDSAP, 21 CFR Part 11

Certifications: ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, MDSAP, ISO 14001 (at four manufacturing sites), ISO 50001 (at Merit Galway)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Merit Smart Shipping™

Awards & Recognition

  • National Irish Safety Organization Safety Quiz 2020 (Merit Galway)