Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Medartis Switzerland is carbon-neutral in terms of CO2 intensity (fuels).
• Reduced oil consumption in CNC and turning machines through oil recovery process.
• Improved energy efficiency (joules per litre reduced).

Social Achievements

• Launched "Culture Journey" to transform corporate culture, fostering entrepreneurship and collaborative leadership.
• Reduced staff turnover to 13%.
• Conducted first global staff survey to assess cultural progress and staff engagement.

Governance Achievements

• Reduced gender gap in executive board and middle management.
• Established an Ethics Committee to address complaints.
• Appointed a dedicated internal compliance officer.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Strong pick-up in customer demand after a stable 2020, leading to global supply bottlenecks and logistic chain disruptions.
• Covid-19 pandemic requiring safety measures and adaptation of working models.

Mitigation Strategies

• Far-sighted planning by management and safety stocks of core raw materials ensured no significant supply shortfalls.
• Implementation of a safety concept and information campaigns to protect personnel from Covid infections.
• Lean management and process optimization extended gross margin despite higher freight costs.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Corporate Social Responsibility Code (available on company website)
• ETI Base Code adherence required from suppliers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: UNGC (alignment planned for 2022), UN SDGs (alignment planned for 2022)

Certifications: ISO 13485:2016 (TÜV Rheinland LGA Product GmbH), Medical Device Directive (MDD 93/42/EEC) (TÜV Rheinland LGA Product GmbH)

Third-party Assurance: Ernst & Young (for equal pay analysis)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Energy efficiency
• Waste reduction
• Traceability and eco-friendly products
• Recycling
• Smart design and packaging
• Production efficiency
• Paperless processes
• Staff engagement
• Diversity
• Customer satisfaction
• Employee health
• Talent retention
• Corporate governance
• Fair pay
• Gender equality
• Supply chain responsibility
• Data protection
• ICT security

Environmental Achievements

• Replaced all frequency converters at the Basel site, optimizing ventilation systems and reducing energy consumption.
• Installed a fixed gas tank, reducing gas cylinder transport.
• Consolidated two US sites into one, optimizing logistics and reducing energy use.
• Launched a pilot project with 'Eco House Recycling' expanding recycling options for employees.
• Achieved 100% renewable electricity at the Basel headquarters.
• Increased titanium recycling (net) to 17.6 tons.

Social Achievements

• Welcomed 97 new employees in the USA with the acquisition of Nextremity Solutions Inc.
• Created 85 additional positions worldwide.
• Introduced a mobile app to improve employee communication and engagement.
• Conducted equal pay analysis, showing no systematic salary discrepancies.
• Maintained a low lost-time injury rate.

Governance Achievements

• Created a Sustainability Supervisory Board and an ESG Committee in January 2023.
• Implemented a public whistleblowing channel.
• Addressed 15 complaints reported to the Ethics Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply bottlenecks
• Rising energy and freight costs

Mitigation Strategies

• Lean management and process optimization to increase production efficiency.
• Safety stock of core raw materials to avoid supply shortfalls.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Corporate Social Responsibility Code
• ETI Base Code

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: ISO 13485:2016 (TÜV Rheinland LGA Product GmbH), MDR 2017/745 (TÜV Rheinland LGA Product GmbH)

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Future plans to align with SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Resources use and circular economy
• Workforce (own and within the value chain)
• Consumers and end users
• Business conduct

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy consumption at headquarters by 11% in 2023
• Accelerated the expansion of internal cleanroom utilization to 70% of all non-sterile products, reducing packaging and labeling costs by 20-40% and production lead times by up to five days.
• Reduced measuring times for quality control of screws by 25% through automation, increasing measurement quality and reducing scrap rates.
• Moved to paperless incoming inspection of products manufactured by suppliers, saving more than 30% of time.

Social Achievements

• Launched Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in Brazil and Mexico, establishing D&I committees and conducting training.
• Achieved Great Place To Work certification in Brazil and Mexico.
• 80% of global workforce participated in employee engagement survey.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Supervisory Board and an ESG Committee in January 2023.
• Updated the global Code of Conduct and planned enhanced training for all employees in early 2024.
• Provided compliance training to international distributors in Brazil and Mexico.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global supply chain vulnerabilities highlighted by the coronavirus crisis and geopolitical events.
• Increasingly stringent regulatory requirements to address climate change.
• High carbon emissions threatening competitiveness and long-term growth.
• Shortage of skilled workers.

Mitigation Strategies

• Focus on local suppliers (over 90% within 200km of manufacturing sites).
• Development of a short to long-term action plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 (based on SBTi).
• Implementation of energy efficiency measures.
• Investing in employee training and development to create an attractive employer brand.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 9 audits/year

Responsible Procurement

• ETI Base Code, supplier sustainability requirements, focus on local sourcing, regular audits, monthly performance reports, annual meetings with key suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts, higher allowance prices for greenhouse gas emissions

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products, cost savings from reduced emissions, enhanced reputation.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sterile and non-sterile implant sets, focus on minimizing waste and using recycled materials.

Awards & Recognition

• Great Place To Work certification (Brazil, Mexico)