- Climate-related risks such as drought, severe storms, and rising costs of energy and materials.
- Transition risks from policies affecting other sectors, carbon pricing, and potential litigation.
- Water scarcity at manufacturing locations in Tijuana, Mexico; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Pearland, Texas.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.6K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
17.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
36%
of total energy
Water Usage
251.9K m3/year
2023
Waste
2.5K MT/year (recycled)
2023
Energy Use
273.1K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 16.6K MT CO2e |
| 2021 | 18.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 30.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased energy intensity by 20% compared to 2020 baseline.
- Decreased GHG emissions intensity (scopes 1 and 2) by 35% compared to 2020 baseline.
- Increased renewable energy share to 36% in 2023 from 5% in 2020.
- Decreased water intensity by 17% compared to 2020 baseline.
- Reduced packaging materials by approximately 146,000 lbs in 2023 and 600,000 lbs since the inception of the Merit Smart Shipping initiative.
- Recycled approximately 2,500 MT of waste in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Decrease energy intensity by 10% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Decrease GHG emissions intensity (scopes 1 and 2) by 15% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Increase renewable energy to 50% of total usage by 2030.
- Decrease water intensity by 10% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & GHG EmissionsEnvironmental Impact of Products & ServicesDiversity, Equity, and InclusionProduct Quality & SafetySupply Chain ManagementBusiness Ethics/Code of Conduct