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updated 18 days ago

Merit Medical Sustainability Profile

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Merit Medical Systems, Inc., commonly referred to as Merit Medical, is a leading global provider of medical devices headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1987, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in interventional medicine, Merit Medical focuses on areas such as cardiology, radiology, and pain management. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including catheter systems, access devices, and fluid management solutions, which are designed to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical procedures. Merit Medical's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in the healthcare industry, with notable achievements in expanding its product portfolio and global reach.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Merit Medical's score of 43 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Merit Medical's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Merit Medical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,359,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,875,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 15,476,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 17,656,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 3,072,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and about 14,584,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2. Notably, there were no reported Scope 3 emissions in 2023 or 2024. Merit Medical has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, and there are no emissions data cascaded from a parent company. The company continues to monitor its emissions and is committed to sustainability practices within the medical device industry.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
3,017,000,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
17,353,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Merit Medical's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Merit Medical's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Merit Medical's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Merit Medical is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Merit Medical's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Merit Medical has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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Updated 21 days ago

Applied Medical Resources Corporation

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Updated about 1 month ago

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Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33)
Updated about 2 months ago

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