Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Sustainability
• Social Responsibility
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint to 13,824 MTCO2e in 2020
• Two facilities achieved zero waste to landfills
• Reduced commuting by 1,346,550 miles and business travel by 2,190,075 miles in 2020
• Reduced solid waste by 60% (330,000 lbs.) for every 500,000 Medtronic devices sold through packaging redesign

Social Achievements

• Implemented employee recognition programs
• Added mental health resources to intranet
• Joined BeNice.org for suicide prevention
• Implemented a talent management system with 3,500+ training titles
• Expanded diversity recruiting efforts
• Partnered with Children's Advocacy Center for community support
• Participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters spring cleanup
• Hosted charitable golf outings for Folds of Honor
• Supported various charities through Oliver Cares program

Governance Achievements

• Developed and implemented an EHS&S Policy adhering to ISO 14001:2015
• Earned a Silver Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing waste sent to landfills (though progress is being made with recycling initiatives)
• Challenges in advanced recycling at Grand Rapids facility

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing recycling programs at various facilities
• Partnering with a local company for advanced plastic recycling
• Optimizing fabrication processes to reduce scrap material
• Evaluating solar panels for energy production in US facilities

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Dispos-a-vent Barrier Pouch
• HDPE CleanCut Cards
• Dual Hoop DISK
• Catheter & Guidewire Clipless Dispensers