Merit Medical Systems

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Merit Medical Systems doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 57

Merit Medical Systems has a DitchCarbon Score of 57 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would demonstrate a stronger commitment to lowering carbon intensity and enhancing environmental sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Merit Medical Systems is part of the industrial manufacturing sector, which has a carbon intensity ranking of very low. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Merit Medical Systems, located in the United States, benefits from the country’s low carbon intensity rating. This favorable environmental condition supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint.
15.71%

...this company is doing 15.71% better in emissions than the industry average.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, Merit Medical Systems operates within the industrial manufacturing sector, specializing in medical devices for cardiology and radiology procedures. The company offers a range of products including inflation devices, catheters, guide wires, and fluid management systems, and has expanded its facilities to multiple locations globally. Merit Medical Systems is recognized for its leadership in inflation devices and hemostasis valves, as well as for its innovative product development and exceptional customer service.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Merit Medical Systems

Merit Medical Systems should consider implementing green procurement policies to source low-carbon energy and services, which could potentially reduce their emissions by 0.3%.

Bad news, Merit Medical Systems hasn't set SBTi commitments yet.

Merit Medical Systems has not yet established specific commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This means the company has not publicly defined or committed to precise targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with climate science.
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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