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SUSTAINABILITYREPORT

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CONTENTS
3

A Message from Merit’s Chairman and CEO

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

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About Merit

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COVID-19 Response

12Enterprise Opportunity Management

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Health & Safety

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Compliance & Ethics

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Quality Assurance

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Environmental Sustainability:		
49

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UNDERSTAND.
INNOVATE.
DELIVER.
™

Merit Medical Climate Change Statement
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A Message from Merit’s Chairman and CEO

The year 2020 has been one like no other. We have experienced a humbling reminder thatnature is bigger and more powerful than any one of us, and only through innovation andcollaboration will we solve worldwide challenges. Our culture of innovation and teamwork
at Merit Medical has seen us through the challenges during this unprecedented time. Our
primary focus has been keeping our employees and their families safe and healthy while
continuing to serve our customers, so they can take care of their patients.
We have acted quickly to face the challenges of COVID-19

and caring work environment where all team members are valued

while also working hard to deliver on our commitment toand respected, understanding that diversity makes us stronger.

sustainability and corporate responsibility, understanding theFred Lampropoulos
Founder, Chairman, and CEO

importance of our actions within all phases of delivering our

To support our corporate sustainability program, we haveproducts to our customers. This includes the raw materials wefocused resources to better understand our total environmental

use, the production and manufacturing choices we make,footprint, from the energy and water we consume in powering our

the methods we utilize to package and deliver our products

operations to the materials we use and the waste we generate.

to the end user, and more. Our intention is to lessen our

By increasing our measurement and understanding of these

impact on the planet.

resources, we have gained greater visibility and have set 5-year
reduction goals for energy, water, and waste.

Merit team members across the globe are our most importantand greatest asset. Our people are passionate about making the

I invite you to review our progress and newly stated goals withinworld a better place now and in the future and serve within theour 2020 Sustainability Report. Great things continue to happen

communities in which they live and work to make a difference. In a

at Merit, thanks to our strong culture of innovation, our global

year when the importance of diversity and inclusion has been at the

dedicated team members, and our desire to build real sustainable

forefront, we have reinforced our commitment to providing a safe

growth for today and tomorrow.

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Our Commitment to Sustainability

Since opening in 1987, Merit Medical has relied on a dedicated team of individuals who
have stood strong in the face of many and varied challenges. No matter the obstacle, they
overcame it because of a steadfast company culture, a focus on innovation, and a passion
for challenging the status quo. This was true back then and is even truer today.
HEROES AT WORKDRIVING BUSINESS VALUEWith some of the most difficult issues seen in their lifetimes, Merit

Merit’s corporate sustainability strategy focuses on adding businessteam members acted together to maintain a safe and healthy

value by assessing the risks and opportunities of our environmental,

work environment amid a global pandemic. They fostered a sense

social, and governance aspects as well as addressing areas whereof togetherness even while staying apart, and they maintained

we can have the greatest impact. We achieve this through our

Merit’s high standard of quality and customer care to meet theEnterprise Risk/Opportunity Management Program, engaging withincreasing need for products that help save lives.

stakeholders, and considering the areas where we can have theAlisha Jerauld
Vice President, Environment,
Social, and Governancegreatest impact. Our 2020 Sustainability Report provides detailThis sense of teamwork and agility is the heart of Merit’s

on how advancing our corporate sustainability goals contributes

commitment to sustainability. We understand the importance of

to busines value in material areas, such as compliance and ethics,

being a good corporate citizen and acting with integrity to protect

diversity and inclusion, employee health and safety, environmental

the communities in which we live and work. We are driven tosustainability, product quality and innovation, and philanthropy.

conduct our business in a sustainable and transparent manner,recognizing the importance of this to our customers, supply chain

Our corporate sustainability strategy and goals are governed bypartners, employees, and investors who are striving to achieve

Merit’s Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) Committee of

their own sustainability goals and objectives.

the board of directors, executive management, and our Corporate

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Sustainability Council, comprising

our impact. During 2020, we took theexecutives and subject-matter experts

opportunity to improve measurement andfrom across the organization. The council

disclosure for both environmental andmeets at least quarterly and leads Merit’s

social aspects of our business.

GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT OF CORPORATESUSTAINABILITY AT MERIT MEDICAL

efforts to integrate corporate sustainability
throughout the organization and ensure

As you read through this report, we areaccountability.

pleased to share some of the valuable

ESG COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

insights and results we have achieved over

Executive Sponsor: Chief Operating Officer

The role of Merit’s Corporate

the past year as well as newly developed

Chair: Vice President (VP), Environment, Social & Governance

Sustainability Council is to:operational efficiency goals we have

• Set and advance Merit’s corporate

made using 2020 as a baseline. This

sustainability strategy and culture.

includes our Merit Medical Statement• Establish, implement, and track

views and responsibility in reducing thesustainability risk, opportunities,

impact we have on global climate change

priorities, and goals.

and setting targets for the reduction oforganizational accountability.
• Deliver quarterly and/or annual

Chief Compliance
Officer

Chief Human
Resource Officer

Chief Wellness
Officer

Director,
Enterprise Risk
Management

EVP - European
Operations

EVP, Global
Research& Development

Chief Innovation& Strategy Officer

VP, Global Supply
Chain

VP, Operations Salt Lake City

VP, Operations Texas

Director ofOperations Mexico

Director, Global
Real Estate &Facilities

on Climate Change that addresses ourprogress against Merit’s corporate• Provide oversight and drive

Corporate Sustainability Council Members

Merit’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy
and water usage, and waste generation
through the year 2030.

Executive Vice President (EVP)

updates to the board.
• Solicit and review stakeholder input

We take our responsibilities seriously andon Merit’s corporate sustainability

endeavor to improve the world throughrisks, opportunities, programs,

the design and manufacture of high-priorities, goals, and disclosure as wellquality lifesaving medical devices. By

as broader industry trends.

empowering our people and keeping them

Sustainability Working Groups As Assigned

safe and by conducting our operations

MEASURING FOR SUCCESS

in a conscientious way, we can transform

We understand that how we do businesshealthcare for the better while minimizing

influences the world around us, andour environmental footprint andonly by measuring and monitoring our

maximizing the good we do worldwide.

performance do we fully understand

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Merit Medical Systems, Inc.,is a leading manufacturer
and marketer of proprietary
medical devices used ininterventional, diagnostic,
and therapeutic procedures,
particularly in cardiology,
radiology, oncology, criticalcare, and endoscopy.
We strive to be the mostcustomer-focused company
in healthcare. Each day we are determined to make a difference by understanding ourcustomers’ needs and innovating and delivering a diverse range of products that improve
the lives of people and communities throughout the world. We believe that long-termvalue is created for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities when we
focus outward and are determined to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
OUR COMPANY

contrast solution into a patient’s arteries for a diagnostic cardiac

Merit was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos, Kent W.

procedure called an angiogram. Since that time, our sales,

Stanger, Darla Gill, and William Padilla. Initially, we focused

products, and product lines have expanded substantially, bothour operations on injection and insert molding of plastics. Our

through internal research and development projects and throughfirst product was a specialized control syringe used to inject

strategic acquisitions.

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GLOBAL NUMBERS

964 M

in 2020 Net Sales ($US)

5,989

global employees

2.2 M

units produced per day

2.0 M

Square Feet of Manufacturing,
Commercial, Distribution, andResearch Space

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Our world headquarters is located in

we lease commercial space in India, Hong

Texas, Ireland, Brazil, France, Singapore,approximately 2.0 million square feet. As

South Jordan, Utah, with our principal

Kong, Italy, Dubai, Australia, Russia,

Mexico, and The Netherlands. Ourof December 31, 2020, Merit had 5,989

office for European operations locatedCanada, Brazil, Malaysia, South Korea,

research and development activities are

employees located in approximately

in Galway, Ireland, and our principal

Japan, South Africa, Singapore, Great

conducted principally at facilities located39 different countries in a variety ofoffice for Asian distribution located in

Britain, Vietnam, Taiwan, New Zealand,in Utah, California, Texas, Ireland, France,

different roles. During 2020, Merit

Beijing, China. We also support ourIndonesia, and France as well as inand Singapore.

produced approximately 2.2 million units

European operations from a distribution

Massachusetts, California, and Texas. Our

and customer service facility located inprincipal manufacturing and packaging

Our total manufacturing, commercial,

Maastricht, The Netherlands. In addition,

facilities are located in Utah, Virginia,

distribution, and research space isper day and had a total net revenue of$963,875,000.

Singapore

Melbourne, Australia

Tijuana, Mexico

Auckland, New Zealand

Venlo, The Netherlands

Roissy, France

Galway, Ireland

Maastricht, The Netherlands

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Responding to
the COVID-19
Complexity

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MedicalResponding to the COVID-19 Complexity
At Merit Medical, our core mission is to save lives every day. In the face of the COVID-19
pandemic, we remain driven by our mission and values. We are committed to keeping our
employees and their families safe and responding to our customers’ needs, so they canfocus on caring for their patients. We have followed guidance from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention(ECDC) to help guide policies and procedures, preventing the spread of COVID-19.
NEW GLOBAL POLICIESTO ADDRESS THE ASPECTS OF COVID-19
We have implemented policies and response teams at every site
to address the many aspects of the pandemic. These facility-wide
actions include increased global communication through weekly
Teams calls to our COVID-19 Response Team members at all sites
as well as enhancing employee health education by producing
weekly newsletters written by our Chief Wellness Officer (CWO)(PSA), clear partitions between employees who could not sociallydiscussing COVID-19 prevention and awareness.

distance while performing their responsibilities, and mandatory
mask wearing for all employees and vendors on Merit properties. We

At all sites, we communicatedimplemented a no-business-travel policy at the beginning of 2020

COVID-19 infection prevention

and asked employees to quarantine after all personal travel.

policies and best practices, including
mandatory temperature screening,

FOCUSING ON HOME

frequent handwashing and hand

For the safety of our employees who have essential duties on-site,

sanitation guidance in multiple

we implemented a work-from-home policy for any employee who

languages with education both written

can perform their responsibilities from home. We encouraged all

and in public service announcements

employees with symptoms of COVID-19 to stay home and seek

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ventilators. Merit Sensor produces the LP

additional sick time (pandemic pay) for

Series and HTS Series pressure sensors

employees impacted by COVID-19 in theirthat regulate the air pressure from thehomes. Our CWO worked with local healthventilator to the patient (low pressure)departments to perform contact tracing toand from the ventilator back to theslow the spread of COVID-19 at work andregulators that support the gas pressurein our communities.

and integrity of the ventilator. The Merit
Sensor team also continued to provide

OUR RESPONSE

other significant medical applications,

TO THE NEEDS OF PATIENTSAROUND THE WORLDsuch as blood-pressure transducers andWhen made aware of shortages insupplies necessary to fight the pandemic,
we developed the Cultura™ family of
products (nasopharyngeal swabs and“diagnostic equipment.
We remain committed to our customers
who are working tirelessly to provide
sensing solutions to overcome the tensof thousands who have been impacted

media for PCR testing).

by COVID-19. We are particularly
proud of our success and look forward
to working with our customers to find”solutions to their sensing needs.

—Rick Russell,
Merit Sensor President

As the COVID-19 vaccine has rolled
out worldwide, we recognized theglobal shortage of 1-mL and 3-mL
syringes needed to support vaccinationdelivery. We responded by increasing
our production of these syringes for
distribution around the world.

Merit Sensor, our pressure-sensor division,and its remarkable support amidst thesurge in global demand for mechanical

COVID-19
Response

designing and manufacturing pressure
sensors that are sold in many industries,
such as medical, aerospace, automotive,
consumer, and industrial. To learn more
about Merit Sensor, please visit www.

Another key contribution came from

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Merit Sensor is celebrating 30 years of

meritsensor.com.

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to ensure quality products are available
to our customers during the pandemic.
Our global employees pulled together tosupport our ongoing COVID-19 efforts byworking overtime and extended shifts tokeep up with demand for products neededby our hospitals and medical providers.
When COVID-19 numbers rose at our Salt
Lake City corporate location in December
2020, members of our executive teamOur Singapore facility donated personal

volunteered to work production shifts tocare kits that included several items, such

ensure that much-needed orders wereas hand sanitizer, reusable masks, digitalshipped out on time.

thermometers, tissues, and more to local
Singapore organizations that care for thecustomers have necessary supplies andAt our Tijuana facility, Merit donatedelderly, children with needs, and patients

protective procedures during this difficult

protective equipment and medical supplies towith diabetes. Our employees volunteered

time, they also worked to ensure their

the General Hospital of Tijuana and Mexico

to deliver these valuable kits to support

communities received help to do the same.

Institute of Social Security (IMSS). Tijuana

individuals within their community.
These actions and this mentality to support

employees volunteered to deliver these muchneeded supplies to support their community

We are proud of our global teams. Not only

each other when needed most strongly

during the height of the pandemic in 2020.

did they act to ensure Merit employees andechoes our 2020 company-wide campaign:

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WE ARE MERIT,
AND WE ARE HERETO HELP.
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Enterprise
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Enterprise Opportunity Management
Merit Medical has an established Enterprise Opportunity Management (EOM) program
aimed at increasing company value as well as the chance for successfully achieving
corporate visions and objectives. With every risk comes opportunity, and with every
opportunity comes risk. EOM is about anticipating opportunities while also preparing
for risks on the horizon and having timely data to make informed decisions. As Merit’s
Enterprise Risk Management program, EOM is aligned with the COSO Enterprise Risk
Management and ISO 31000:2018 frameworks.
We recognize that risks and opportunities are present in all

the expectations of our stakeholders. The EOM program isbusiness activities and that the effective management of risk

designed to actively engage executive leadership, with board

is a critical factor in maximizing organizational value to meetoversight, in monitoring and managing critical corporate risks
and opportunities that are trending in our business and theenvironment in which we operate as well as those that are
emerging on the horizon. Comprehensive risk and opportunity
management is an integral component of the Merit culture andis most effectively demonstrated in our people and how they
approach their individual responsibilities.
In 2019, we implemented an EOM Excellence in Intelligenceaward system to recognize positive examples throughout ourbusiness. Individuals have been recognized for identifying risks
and opportunities, analyzing and developing creative solutions,and communicating effectively.

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EOM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY ELEMENTS:• Identification of Risks and Opportunities: Our EOM program is governed bya Chief Risk Committee (CRC) that meets regularly to identify trending or
emerging risks, including potential lost opportunities, to be included in our
portfolio of risks. Risks are owned by members of the CRC who manage the risk
assessment and risk response within Merit’s risk appetite.
• Risk and Opportunity Assessment: At the direction of the CRC, crossfunctional teams meet to assess individual risks. Risks are scored todetermine if their likelihood and impact are being managed within thecompany’s appetite. Opportunities for improvement are identified andactioned at the direction of the executive owner. Risk assessments are
updated at least annually but more frequently as warranted.

and preventative action measures to drive
continual improvement.

• Monitoring & Communication: Intelligence is monitored throughout theorganization to keep a pulse on the internal and external environment inopportunities. We recognize that open and timely communication is a key

BUSINESS CONTINUITYMANAGEMENT SYSTEM

factor in proactively responding to and managing risks and opportunities.

Merit is a complex global organization

which Merit operates to provide early indication of risk and/or potential

with varying disruptive risk factors in
different regions of the world. Crisis
EOM overlays the company’s entire

activities related to Merit products. Productmanagement, business continuity

risk universe. The following key risk

risk assessments are performed to ensure

redundancies, and disaster recovery

management systems also function within

device safety and efficacy as criticalplans exist in varying forms at our sites

Merit’s universe, which coordinate withpriorities. Supplier risk assessments andthroughout the world. During 2020, weand complement our EOM program.

audits are performed to guarantee ourhired an external consulting firm to review

high standards of quality are maintained

and refine our global Business Continuity

throughout the supply cycle. Risks

Management System (BCMS).

QUALITY MANAGEMENTSYSTEM
Our quality management system (QMS)
provides key risk assessment and mitigation

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associated with manufacturing, equipment,material defects, and complaints are

We will continue to drive these plans andmanaged through our QMS, with corrective

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Recovery Plans for all global systems

Service and Supply Chains:that include redundancies and failover

We continually monitor our supply chain,

protocol. These plans are maintained

assessing potential risks and defining

through periodic reviews and testing.

elements for risk mitigation to maintaina continuous supply of products to our

THIRD-PARTY RISKMANAGEMENT

customers. We recognize supply chain
risk is not limited to operational impact,

We value the relationships we maintainwith many third parties who are an
integral part of our success. Our teammonitors and manages third-party risks inour service and supply chains as well as
risks arising from information technology.
organization and will continue, at regularand we prioritize social and environmental
concerns. Responsible sourcing is a criticalaspect of our supply chain management.
Our team also recognizes service providers
and other indirect suppliers that support
our business, and we manage these
relationships accordingly.

• Communication plans to inform

intervals, to monitor and enhance ourteam members and, when

BCMS program.

appropriate, other stakeholders
in the event of an emergency.

Our BCMS includes:• Business impact analyses and risk

We continually assess risks associatedassessments to prioritize processes

within our manufacturing processes. We

and establish recovery time objectives

also monitor capacity and demand onthat will guide recovery efforts in thea regular basis. Many activities, reviews,

unlikely event of a severe disruption.

and decisions are made with a focus• Scenario considerations foron increasing flexibility and exceeding

disruptions—such as natural

customer expectations in terms of service

disasters, pandemics, supply chain

and product delivery

and IT-system disruptions—to tailor
our response to these and otherWe recognize that maintaining availability

unique circumstances.

of information technology resources is• Emergency response procedures

critical to the successful operations of

to expedite an initial response to athe company on an ongoing basis anddisruptive event, prioritizing the safety

in the wake of a disruption. At Merit, weand security of individuals above all else.

maintain information technology Disaster

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Information Technology:

simulated phishing attacks and have

Third-party risks related to information

utilized third-party services to perform

technology can come through disruption

penetration testing to identify weaknesses

or data loss from our technology service

and enhance our cybersecurity efforts. In

providers or can result from cyber threats

addition, we are continuously transforming

to Merit’s systems. When it comes

our infrastructure and cybersecurity

to maintaining the highest level ofprograms with a strong focus on risk

cybersecurity, we recognize that our team

mitigation and data protection. We utilize

members are our first line of defense to

many tools, such as password complexity,

keep our critical information safe. We havemulti-factor authentication, intrusion

conducted extensive internal awarenessdetection and prevention systems, andcampaigns to emphasize the importanceother privacy access controls. We alsoof following safe cyber practices. We havemaintain cyber insurance coverage.

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Health & Safety
Merit Medical promotes a culture where the health and safety of our environment,
employees, contractors, suppliers, partners, and customers are our top priority. We
believe that everyone across the organization is accountable and responsible forenvironmental health and safety (EHS), and we train and ask every employee to actively
champion the behaviors and attitudes necessary to prevent work-related injuries,
illnesses, property damage, and adverse impacts to the environment. In this way, EHS is
an integral part of our culture and a driver for sustainable growth.
MERIT’S ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EHSMS)
We subscribe to policies, systems, and tools that allow us to embed
our culture of innovation with EHS to take care of our people andthe planet. Our EHS policy is displayed prominently at our locations
in numerous places as a visual reminder of the commitment we all
have for the health and safety of our environment and our Meritfamily. Our team members wear the policy on their ID badges toand ergonomics by implementing processes into our EHSMS
for each. During 2020, our global EHS teams at Merit’s largest

certifications at our sites located in Tijuana, Salt Lake City,

Fred Lampropoulos

Houston, Singapore, Galway, and Richmond.

Merit. Our near miss and observations of unsafe condition reports
help to emphasize behavior-based safety in our operations.

SAFETY EXCELLENCE IN GALWAY

a lagging indicator and are currently focusing on leading safety

Merit Galway received recognition at the National Irish Safety

indicators, such as safety audits, employee perception surveys,

Organization Safety Quiz 2020 for the Best Performing New Team

Health& Safety

Alisha Jerauld

VP, Environment,
Social & GovernanceDuring daily tier meetings, employees from all levels ofRate (TRIR) was approximately 1.4. We recognize that TRIR isEnterprise Opportunity
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Ron Frost

Chief Operating Officer

CD0001-325 Rev 001

something, say something” attitude that is promoted each day at

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Workplace Engagement
We consider engagement with our employees, customers, communities, supply chain partners, and other interested parties as
an integral part of understanding, educating about key issues and fostering sustainable growth. These exchanges improve ourunderstanding of our stakeholders’ interests and improve our goal setting and reporting processes.

Chief Executive Officer

Our trained and dedicated EHS teams utilize systems and tools

About MeritBusiness Sustainability and EHS Impacts
Merit Medical promotes a culture where the health and safety of our employees, contractors, suppliers, partners and customers areof utmost importance. EHS impacts are considered in all Merit Medical’s business decisions and actions in order to prevent pollution,
eliminate hazards and reduce the associated risks. We pursue a path of continual improvement to investigate, understand, andmitigate EHS risks during all phases of our business to continual improve the EHS Management System (EHSMS).

in ISO 45001. By the end of 2021, we anticipate ISO 45001

from our frontline team members who have internalized the “seeto corrective actions. During 2020 our Total Recordable Injury

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Excellence
Merit Medical is committed to continually meeting or exceeding all applicable EHS legal and other requirements, company
standards and voluntary initiatives to which we subscribe. We promote a culture that ensures everyone across the organizationis accountable and responsible for environmental, health and safety compliance. We ask every employee to actively champion
the behaviors and attitudes necessary to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, property damage, and adverse impact to theenvironment. In this way, EHS is an integral part of our culture and a driver for sustainable growth.

Monitoring and Measuring Compliance
We measure, monitor and verify compliance with this policy through internal and external audits and reviews. We establish
EHS performance objectives and metrics to assess and improve our policies, procedures, and practices and remain open andtransparent in our EHS communications with our employees, stakeholders and community. Our employees are given the
education, skills and training to exceed this policy’s expectations.

manufacturing sites began preparations to become certified

manufacturing operations detail safety reports and observations

forward awareness while identifying and monitoring closure

Merit Medical is committed to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers and the
public and intends to conduct all business activities in an environmentally and socially responsible
manner. Merit Medical will implement this policy through the following principles and actions:

Employee Health and Well-Being
Merit Medical acknowledges the potential impact that work has on an individual’s physical and mental health, and we havea moral and legal duty to take steps to promote employee well-being as far as reasonably practical. We are committed tofostering a culture of cooperation, trust and mutual respect, where all individuals are treated with dignity and can work attheir optimum level through consultation and participation of workers. We provide health education and healthy lifestyleprograms, which assist every employee in making the healthiest and most informed personal choices.

remind them that safety is number one.

to track and report on metrics and indicators that help to drive

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EMPLOYEE WELLNESSMATTERS AT MERIT

category. This was an all-Ireland quiz,
and four Merit volunteer team members
showed their excellent knowledge

As a global employer, Merit provides

and experience for best practices inimmense opportunities to improve theoccupational health and safety.

well-being of employees around the world.
In 2019, the position of Chief Wellness
Officer (CWO) was added to our C-Suite.
As CWO, Nicole Priest, MD, leads Merit’s
wellness programs and is making a big“

difference in the lives of employees.
Helping people make positive,
impactful lifestyle changes is my
passion, and it’s incredibly rewarding
to assume a leadership role in an

In December 2020, Merit Galwayorganization that shares that passion.

implemented their Ways of Working

As CWO, I will ensure that Meritprogram to outline improvements in
how their departments and teams work
together to ensure a safe and engaging
environment. This sitewide standard
provides accountability through clarity

continues and expands its commitment
to investing in employee health,”well-being, and satisfaction.

— Nicole Priest,MD,
Merit Medical CWO

and alignment of six themes that wereAbout Merit

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developed by soliciting feedback from

During 2020, employee wellness was

all areas of the business: Trust, Process

more important than ever at Merit, which

Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Assume

is why we continue to operate on-site

Positive Intent. Each of the six Ways ofhealth clinics at our largest facilities,

Working has a narrative defining the theme,

Merit Salt Lake City and Merit Tijuana.

and trainings are performed to encourage

Our clinics are staffed with highly trained

the behavior outlined within the model.

medical professionals. Services andFeedback and recognition for the program

treatments include vaccines, diabetes

are achieved throughout the site each day

care and management, blood work,

via Merit’s Tier Management System.

smoking cessation, cancer screenings,

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illness and infectious disease diagnosis
and treatment, women’s health, physicals,
weight management, pharmaceuticaldispensary, nutrition consultations, onsite employee assistance program (EAP)
counseling services, and much more. Our
clinics and programs offer convenientand effective healthcare for our valued
employees and have resulted in six
consecutive years of zero increases to
employee health insurance premiums (forthose participating in Merit’s healthcare
insurance coverage).

wellness partner, Laya Healthcare,launched a Well-being Platform for teammembers located in Ireland. This gamechanging new digital solution allows
our team members to view and book

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our employees with articles, recipes,
fitness tips, and courses for physical,
emotional, and mental health. In addition,
employees can access the platform to

In 2020, Merit Galway’s health andAbout Meritupcoming wellness events. It also provides

review their own personal health and wellbeing data and information. The app canalso sync to an employee’s Fitbit or Apple
Watch, providing access to a health coachprogram, home workouts, and important
health measurements and statistics.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Diversity & Inclusion
DIVERSITY NUMBERS

Merit Medical understands that a diverse workforce brings valuable global benefits
to the entire organization. Advantages include greater innovation, learning, growth,and productivity. We continue to work towards the goal of maintaining a diverse andinclusive global culture that reflects the diversity of the customers we serve and fosters
an environment where all employees feel welcome, respected, and valued.

33%

THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

We are committed to recruiting and retaining diverse team

Our team is committed to providing equal opportunity in all

members at all levels of the organization who can share theiraspects of employment. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative

varied perspectives on the most complex challenges facing us

action employer committed to making employment decisions

as we work towards a healthier world. Today, Merit’s board of

without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or national origin,directors comprises 33% women. Additionally, more than 35%

of Merit’s management
team (manager level or higher)
are women and/or fromminority backgrounds

gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,of our management team are women and/or from minority

disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics

backgrounds. Our global workforce comprises 55% female teamprotected by law.

members, and 52% of our team members come from diverse
minority backgrounds. While we are proud of the progress we

We also value the broad range of backgrounds and experiences

have made in improving Merit’s diversity, we recognize there is still

our employees bring to the organization and recognize that thisroom for improvement and are working on initiatives in this area.

diversity has enabled us to achieve success as a leader within
the industry. As a whole, Merit does not tolerate harassment

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

or discrimination of any applicant, employee, customer, or

The engagement of our workforce is critical to delivering on ourservice provider because of age, race, color, religion, sex,

company’s competitive strategy, and we place high importanceancestry, national origin, military service or application, maritalon informed and engaged employees. We communicate

status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic

frequently and transparently with our team through a variety

information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, orof communication methods, including video and written

other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

communications, town hall meetings, and our company intranet.

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35%
55%

of Merit’s global workforce
are female team members

52%of Merit’s team members
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We acknowledge individual contributions

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, weMerit Asia

go-to-market capabilities of our sales andby celebrating milestones of service infurther strengthened our communication

In 2020, our Merit Asia team establishedmarketing employees, and strengthening the

5-year increments.

platforms by keeping employees informed

a Women’s Leadership Network with acompetencies of our back-office employees.

of critical priorities, important actions

mission to promote diversity and inclusion

being taken by management in responseby empowering women through networking,

Merit Galway

to the pandemic, and continued efforts

collaboration, and experience sharing.

Since 2018, Merit Galway has partneredto protect employee health, safety, andwith the NUI Galway Youth Academy, anwell-being.

outreach program aimed at working withchildren ages 9–12 years. This program

MAKING A DIFFERENCE
AROUND THE GLOBE

provides children with a sense of university

Merit Salt Lake City

This unique partnership with Merit Galway

life and the opportunity to study a fun but
high-level course in a college subject area.
enables the Youth Academy to continue to

At Merit Salt Lake City, we partner with

develop and positively impact local youth

People Helping People, an employment

and combat disadvantage.

program dedicated to supporting low-income
women and single mothers in reaching theirfull potential in the workplace.

In addition, the Merit Asia Academy
was developed to facilitate the skills andWe also partner with the Utah Refugee
Education and Training Center, anorganization focused on fostering andcreating opportunities for refugees toaccess family-sustaining employment in
the Salt Lake City area.

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knowledge development of employees in the

We have also partnered with the Galway

region. The Academy focuses on four major

Science Festival and SMART Futuresareas: providing foundational information

program, which is Ireland’s premierand knowledge to new employees,

event for promoting science, technology,enhancing the leadership and management

engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

capabilities and competencies of oureducation for children. Our team has

management employees, strengthening the

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educational event through information

Merit Tijuanasharing and fun experiments for children.

Our team at Merit Tijuana has partnered

Although COVID-19 resulted in placingwith the local school system to provide ourthis program on hold for a period of time

For professionals new to the medtech

employees with the opportunity to continue

in 2020, temporarily slowing our progress,

industry, Merit Galway has created thetheir education on-site with external teachers.

today our employees continue to advance

Employee Resource Group led by graduate

This includes an education program toand benefit from this program.

engineers and co-op students whocomplete high school and university andmeet together virtually each month to
network, build bonds with team members,
develop training opportunities, andshare cross-functional knowledge. This

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valuable program has increased employee
engagement at Merit Galway and is agreat way to foster inclusion, networking,and retention of top talent.

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also includes learning programs around

Merit Singapore

quality, technical skills development, program

Our Merit Singapore team has taken

management, safety, and English. In 2019,

employee training to the next level by

65 employees benefitted from this program.

developing and implementing a Talent

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Development program for current
employees with the goal of building ahigh-performance, sustainable workforce
with pathways to develop leadership
opportunities. This impactful four-phaseprogram includes talent assessment,
learning and development, mentoring/coaching, and execution and review.
Each phase is structured to help employees
understand their core strengths andtalents, build upon them while adding
new skills and knowledge, and then put
everything into action with new tasks
and projects overseen by a mentor/coachthroughout the program.

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Compliance& Ethics

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Compliance & Ethics
COMPLIANCE

Merit Medical is committed to a strong compliance and ethics culture. Corruption andunethical conduct of any kind undermines our integrity and reputation and is contrary to
our values and long-term success.

Click the below links to read the full policies.

Compliance & Ethics
Business Conduct Hotline Data
Protection Notice
California Declaration of Compliance
California Transparency Act
Code of Conduct for Suppliers
Conflict Minerals Policy
Conflict Minerals Report
Environmental Health and Safety Policy
Open Payments and Transparency
Human Rights and Labor Standards Policy

BUILDING TRUSTUK Modern Slavery and

At Merit, we know that responsible business practices arepolicies and practices and embedding these throughout all levels

essential to fulfilling our mission of saving and improving lives. Weof the organization. We hold ourselves accountable to highdemonstrate this advocacy by maintaining ethical and responsible

standards of honesty, fairness, and integrity.

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and anti-corruption initiatives designed

conferences and donated numerous

to ensure that business is never won

products for use and training to support

through bribes, kickbacks, or other illegal

humanitarian missions. These grants andpayments. This effort includes extensive

donations have recently resumed, albeit

training of employees and hundreds ofin a measured fashion given the current

third-party distributors, due diligence whenhealth and economic environment.

onboarding employees and third parties,

COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT

established Compliance Committee andAs a healthcare company, Merit has

the board of directors. Merit frequently

healthcare compliance and anti-

communicates compliance standards andcorruption policies designed to ensure

provides annual training to appropriate

interactions with healthcare professionals

employees, monitors and conducts risk

and organizations will benefit patients andassessments tailored to the nature ofenhance the practice of medicine. Every

Merit’s business operations, promotes

Merit employee is responsible for adheringand enforces a compliance program

to these policies as well as complying withconsistently throughout the organization,

all laws and regulations, e.g., the U.S.

and publicizes the Merit Medical Alert Line,

Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claimsa system administered by a third party, for

Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

confidential reporting of potential or actual(FCPA), export and import regulations,misconduct without fear of retaliation.

advertising and promotion laws, andapplicable Sunshine/Transparency Laws.

COMBATING HEALTHCAREFRAUD AND CORRUPTION

Our business practices are monitored

To build patient-focused relationships withand subject to control systems, which arehealthcare providers based on integrity,

overseen by Merit’s Chief Compliancetrust, and honesty, Merit continues to

Officer, who reports regularly to an

strengthen and enforce global compliance

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compliance risk assessments, monitoring

CONFLICT MINERALS

our interactions with healthcare providers,

In 2020, Merit conducted a good faithand transparency (Sunshine) reporting.

and reasonable country-of-origin inquiry

In 2020, we made improvements to ourregarding the origin of the gold, tin,

grant policies and processes and adopted

tungsten, and tantalum (3TG) necessary

new policies, procedures, controls, andfor the functionality of production oftraining to assure compliance of Merit’s

products manufactured, or contracted

Corporate Integrity Agreement with theto be manufactured, by or for Merit.

US Office of Inspector General. These

The reasonable country-of-origin inquiry

policies, procedures, and controls will beconsisted of a survey of supply chain

instrumental to our success as we movesuppliers of parts or materials necessary

forward and grow as a company.

for the functionality or production of
products manufactured by or for Merit.

Before the COVID pandemic curtailed
public gatherings and travel, Merit was

We utilized the Organization for Economic

active in supporting medical education

Co-operation and Development Due
Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply
Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected
and High-Risk Areas, to the extent
practicable and reasonable given Merit’s
particular supply chain and industry. We
sought to identify the originating smelteror refinery for 3TG to discover whether thesmelter or refinery had been determined
to be conflict free by existing industry and/or trade association programs.

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Quality
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Quality Assurance

We are fully committed to delivering excellence across all aspects of our business. This
includes the highest-quality products, turnaround time on shipping and deliveries, and the
additional value we can bring to the healthcare system with clinician training programs.
QUALITY POLICYOur Quality Policy is on display throughout our facilities, has been

Our commitment to quality begins with our Quality Policy. Thistranslated into relevant local languages, and is attached to eachpolicy was developed by a cross-functional senior leadership team

employee’s security/access badge at the time of hire. Employees

led by Fred Lampropoulos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

are introduced to this policy during orientation programs (at time of“hire) and, at a minimum, annually thereafter during QMS training.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., strives to improve patient care byproviding high-quality, innovative products and services while

QUALITY MANAGEMENT & TEAM

satisfying all relevant laws and regulations. Our primary concern

Our organizational structure includes an independent Quality

is the safety and effectiveness of our products and services.

Assurance function that establishes, monitors, and maintains the

We are dedicated to maintaining the effectiveness of our

QMS. The Merit Vice President of Global Quality Assurance also

quality management system by meeting established objectives,

serves as the Global Quality System Management Representative

constantly assessing products and systems, and implementing(GQSMR). The GQSMR has the authority/responsibility to:continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure that processes needed for the QMS are established,”—Quality Manual

MERIT’S QUALITY POLICYQUALITY POLICY
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. strives to improve patientcare by providing high-quality, innovative products andservices while satisfying all relevant laws and regulations.
Our primary concern is the safety and effectiveness of our
products and services.
We are conscious and protective of the environment in all
aspects of our business. We are dedicated to maintaining
the effectiveness of our quality management systemby meeting established objectives, constantly assessing
products and systems and implementing continuous
improvement projects.

implemented, maintained, and compliant with current Global
Regulatory Requirements;

Patient care is central to our mission. Providing high-quality,
innovative products that are safe and effective is our primary goal.
Merit’s Quality Policy is supported by a quality management system(QMS), which is designed to deliver innovative quality products and• Report on the performance of the QMS and any need for
improvement to executive management;• Interact with external bodies on matters relating to the quality
system; andservices throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle, including• Ensure awareness of all applicable regulatory, customer,

design, manufacturing, pre- and post-clinical trials, customer

and quality management requirements throughout theevaluations, and post-market surveillance (PMS).

organization.

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South Jordan, UTMarkham,Ontario, Canada

Roseville, MN

Venlo,The Netherlands
Reading,
United Kingdom

Moscow, Russia

Beijing, China
Shanghai, China

Maastricht ,The Netherlands

Galway,IrelandSeoul, South Korea

Paris, France

Jackson, NJ

Aliso Viejo, CA

Tokyo, Japan

Milan, Italy

Richmond, VA

Tijuana, Mexico

Hong Kong
Guangzhou, China

Addison, TX
Pearland, TX
Dubai,
UAE

Toluca, Mexico

Istanbul,
TurkeyMexico City, Mexico

Bangalore,
India
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

São Paulo, Brazil

6%

Merit’s Global
Team Dedicated to Quality
Assurance

Responsible for Design Assurance,
Product Inspection, Quality Assurance,
Field Assurance, and Quality
Engineering in addition to Sales
and Distribution Support.

Singapore

Auckland,
New ZealandJoinville, Brazil
Melbourne,
Australia

Merit Medical Sales
Johannesburg,
South Africa

Merit Medical Manufacturing
Merit Medical Distribution
Merit Medical Research & Development

Each Merit operations location has a

QUALITY COMPLIANCE

designated quality leader who oversees

Merit’s QMS is designed to closely

quality assurance and acts as thealign with the requirements of ISO

appointed QMS representative. To

13485:2016 for Medical Device

assure independence, this leader reports

Operations and that of ISO 9001:2015

to a site leader and indirectly reports tofor General Manufacturing Operations at

the GQSMR. In the case of differencesa minimum. International and customer-of opinion between site quality leaders

specific requirements are blended intoand site leaders, the site quality leader

our systems as required. Merit maintains

seeks council and representation

certification to both these standards, infrom the GQSMR.

addition to Medical Device Single Audit

MERIT’S GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Program (MDSAP) Certification

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NUMBER OF AUDITS IN 2020

46

Regulatory Audits

46

Customer Audits

111

at our Global Medical Device Operations.

site develops an annual Internal Audit

institutions whose collective purpose is to

QMS compliance to European Union

Schedule and coordinates its completion

share knowledge with respect to regulatory

Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR)

with suitable trained audit team members.

expectations, implementation of regulations

during 2020 was accomplished andActions arising from these audits areincorporating acknowledged state-of-the-art

independently assessed by BSi for the

managed through a Corrective andpractices, and application of changes or new

South Jordan, UT, facility. Independent

Preventive Action (CAPA) process.

regulations for the betterment of patientsassessments are planned for other Merit

Internal Audits

and the environment.

Legal Manufacturing sites during 2021.

Learnings from audits are shared and,We welcome external review andwhere practical, corrections are driven

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

assessment of our QMS by regulatory

globally where the potential of non-

Product Safety

agencies and customers alike. A win forconformance exists in two or more sites.

The provision of high-quality, innovative

us is when these assessments highlight

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products that are safe and effective isareas of compliance and areas where

Globally, we are actively involved in various

our primary goal. Our focus on productopportunity exists to be better.

advocacy and trade association network

safety and performance starts with thegroups (e.g., Quality/Regulatory/Sterility

Design Control process which rigorously

In addition to external reviews, theAssurance, etc.) comprising industry

defines performance requirements, safetyassigned QMS representative at eachpeers, regulatory bodies, and learning

requirements, and user requirements

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(inputs) into a physical design (outputs)
to achieve intended use. The pathway
between design inputs and design
outputs goes through an extensive risk
management process, as defined by ISO
14971 (Medical Devices—Application of
Risk Management to Medical Devices).
Design outputs and risk controls areverified during Design Verification toachieve safe medical device products.
Product use and performance arevalidated through Design Validation
activities which are performed in asimulated or actual clinical environment bytrained clinical professionals or application
experts. Once validated, products aretransferred to production where Process
Validation ensures that all risk controls areproperly implemented to realize
safe medical devices.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

and performance of the devices. We comply

Product & Service Performancewith this requirement by collecting data

Once commercialized, productthrough PMCF or PPMS activities.

performance characteristics are monitored
through PMS activities. These activities are

To support compliance to EU MDR,

both proactive and reactive and include but

we have designed and implemented a

are not limited to:

Voice of Experience (VoX) system to

Proactive Feedback

collect pertinent customer feedback,• Post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF)

relating their experiences with device• Proactive post-market surveillancesafety and performance. The system is

We are committed to improving productsby the reduction of residual risks based on

also used to collect customer feedback(PPMS)

internal/external vigilance inputs to ensure

relating to the services we provide. The datathat products meet/exceed the commercial

collections are designed to focus on customer

state of the art.

needs, expectations, understandings, andproduct improvement.

VOICE OF EXPERIENCE (VOX)

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VoX enhances and supplements customer
engagement activities in place through

EU MDR requires a PMS plan for each device

commercial teams and promotes product-

to proactively collect data about the safety

centric feedback.

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REACTIVE, PERFORMANCE METRICS

0

Merit devices are categorized by productthat the risk profile is not increasing overfamily. During 2020, we developed PMCF

time. If safety or performance signals areplans for approximately 65% of commerciallydetected through the PMS system thatavailable product families, which included

indicate an increased risk profile, thedefined safety and performance feedback

system is designed to drive corrections

objectives. We are currently in the “active

or improvement to return to (or improvedata collection” phase for many of theseupon) the original approved risk profile.

plans (i.e., PCMF execution). Once collected,

The PMS system is a highly interactive

the data will feed directly to Product Risk

safety and performance monitoring

Management and PMS annual reviews.

process that leverages real-time, reactive,

DELIVERY PERFORMANCE, METRICS

and proactive quality data in combination

Class 1 Recalls

REACTIVE FEEDBACK

with well-established, closed-loop,• Product Customer Complaints

interdependent quality systems to monitor• Worldwide safety and performanceand report product performance and safety

3 years (2018 – 2020)

data accumulated through country-

2020 reportable rate,
per 1M units sold lower than 2019 rate,
per 1M units sold (MAUDE)>90%

On-time Delivery

throughout the product lifecycle.

99.5%

specific databases (e.g., FDA-

14%

(2020)

MAUDE, Total Product Lifecycle or

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

TPLC, and the Therapeutic Goods

Delivery Performance

Administration Database of Adverse

In addition to Product Performance

Event Notifications or TGA-DAEN)

Metrics, Delivery Performance is also

Orders,
Delivered, Right First Timeassessed by measuring:• Product recall history for Meritproducts as well as similar/equivalent• Delivery, ≤ 3 days, Direct Market,
90% of orders

products available• Product safety and performance as a

• Administrative complaints, ≤ 1%,

measure of the volume of product soldall orders return for service-related• Comparison of clinical research/

complaint

clinical literature that is pertinent to
Merit products (and/or equivalent

We have consistently exceeded our goal

products in the market)

of delivering products to the direct market
within 3 days or less of order placement,

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These activities monitor the totality of the

90% of the time during 2020. In addition,risks presented through the typical use of

approximately 0.5% of all orders placeda device (i.e., product risk profile) to ensure

during 2020 reported an administrative

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complaint (e.g., shipped wrong product,

and hands-on training. We believe that ashipment lost, etc.)

successful program provides an enjoyable
education experience as well as the clinical

CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP

support needed for physicians to implement

Clinical Training Programs

learning once they return to their practice.

We are committed to our role as an

Despite the challenges of the global

education partner through our Thinkpandemic, 2020 course attendance was

Education™ program. Courses are designed

strong with 69 courses offered and more

and taught by physicians and include

than 1,300 clinicians attending from all

didactic presentations, taped or live cases,

over the world.

2020 THINK EDUCATIONIn Numbers

69

Courses

173

Hours of Training

1,300+

Physician Attendees

117

Countries Represented
by Attendees

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SUPPLIER QUALITYMANAGEMENT

1 QUALITY
During 2020, the Merit “1 Quality” initiative continued, which translates into:

2020 DIRECT SUPPLIERS

The Merit Global Procurement teamIn Numbers

purchases (i.e., items/services that may

manages over $220M in annual direct

1,896

Direct Suppliers

directly affect product quality). The
responsibility for the provision of high-|1 System|	Globally adopt systems available within the organizationand effective is shared with these direct

1 VoiceComplaint Management, Global Adverse Event Management, CAPA

controlled by documented procedures, thus

98.2%

2020 First-Pass Yield(Incoming Quality Inspection)

Supplier selection and the degree ofcontrol exercised are dependent upon
the product/service type and quality
impact and is proportionate to thelevel of risk associated with the device,compliance to applicable regulatory25

requirements, supplier performance,

2020 Supplier Audits

previous relationships, and Meritrequirements. Suppliers are assessed andapproved prior to use and are subject to125

ongoing monitoring of performance (e.g.,
Incoming Inspection Results, Supplier2020 SCAR (Supplier

Corrective Action Request)

Management, Risk Management, PMS, etc.)

ensuring that all purchased products andservices conform to specified requirements.

Corrective Action Response, Supplier
Quality Audits, etc.) throughout thecommercial arrangement.

|	Standardize and document the 1 Best Way for those QMS processes wenominate to be truly global (e.g., Document Control, Design Control,

the purchasing process are defined andCountries (located)

Regulations we comply with(e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Data Analytics, eSuite, etc.)

quality, innovative products that are safe
suppliers. Responsibilities and methods for29

1 Standard

Global projects are aligned with the
1 Quality initiative and new and/or
revised standards. Many projects initiatedduring 2020 were driven by EU MDR
and were global in nature. All projects
encompassed our overall goal of 1 Quality(e.g., Global PMS, Global Economic
Operator Identification, approval andmanagement, EU MDR UDI or Unique
Device Identification Compliance).
In addition to developing global processes
to meet the requirements of EU MDR,
our theme for 2020 was “1 System.” ThisQUALITY

1

Standard
SystemVoicestems from our need to see both global
and local data all at once, identify adverse
trends earlier, which will support faster andmore effective decisions, pertaining to bothproduct and process quality.

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Global Customer Complaint
Management System
The year began with the deploymentof a Global Complaint Management
System, one that manages complaints
from all business types (e.g., medical
device, general manufacturing, anddistribution). It is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant,and it replaced all previously used systems(electronic and paper based). The systemdrove standardization of the process, has
improved regulatory compliance (throughdefined workflows) while providing process
uniformity and consistency to Merit
global internal customers.

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Global Learning Management Systemetc.) for the connection of these training

Beginning Q3 of 2020, the Technicalrequirements to each role/team member

Training team deployed a learning

through defined curricula. Curricula

management system (LMS) over thecontent is fed to the LMS via Merit’s ERP

course of 6 months across global

system. This connection enables revision

operations. The LMS replaces all systems

management and triggers training tasks

used previously to record training, bothat time of change automatically. Training

paper and electronic, and is 21 CFR

through this platform can be delivered

Part 11 compliant. The LMS is a web-in various formats (e.g., documents,

based platform designed specifically forinteractive presentations, video tutorials,

highly regulated industries. It is designedetc.), and there exists a qualification

to automate the creation, delivery,

process post training to demonstrate theand reporting of role-based training,

effectiveness of training. This system

qualification, and compliance programs

has improved compliance, provides aeffectively and efficiently. The introduction

mechanism to consistently deploy trainingof the LMS drove standardization of therequirements throughout operations in realprocess for identifying training needs (e.g.,time, and provides greater visibility to oursafety, compliance, regulatory, on the job,global training efforts.

Global Data Management
Our team continues to develop and refine
global metrics for the key processes wemanage. For each process, source data isharvested from data warehouses, verified
for accuracy, and brought together in asingle unified view (1 source of truth) using
a business intelligence and analytics tool.
The tool is cloud based, accessible frompersonal computer or mobile device. For
each quality process, “Dashboards” aredeveloped, which are designed to present
data to both process owners and managers
in a format that promotes process control,
compliance, and enables faster and moreDASHBOARDS ARE:
Leading
Drive action, drive behavior—
essentially the process owners’“to-do list”
Lagging
Drive decisions, provide process
owners and leaders answers toimportant questions (i.e., “Are
we winning or are we loosing?
Where are our improvement
opportunities?”)

effective decision making at both the local
and global levels.

developed an “ad hoc” web-based query

To date we have approximately 70% of
the identified dashboards complete andin the final stages of verification before
global deployment. These will replace
local processes that are currently used. It
is expected that the remaining dashboards
will be developed, verified, and deployedglobally during 2021.

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required during product or process failure
investigation. Previously, this data wasavailable in “PDF format” or on request
to MIS. Our goal in developing this tool
was to provide all the “problem solvers”
answers to their routine data questions
is easily converted to Microsoft® Excel® forfurther analysis and reporting to enable

information systems (MIS), our team

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2020 RECORDSWIn Numbers

16M

Paper

Records (to be converted
to electronic format)

36K

Cubic Feet(repurposed, on completion)

Electronic Records
During the last quarter of 2020, we
commissioned a project to convert archive

540

paper records to electronic files and store

Tons
Paper Recycled

them on a server that is accessible globally.
The scope of the project involves records
initiated and archived in North America; it

It is expected that this project will be

is expected to expand to other regions overcomplete during 2024.

time. The motivation for undertaking thisproject relates to:

In addition to this initiative, the global• Accessibility to records—same day topandemic saw many of our team members

support regulatory audits

relocate from office to home location.

• Repurpose of space—currently, these

based and require a “wet signature.” This

36,000 cubic feet of warehousing,new work environment necessitated awhich can be repurposed as records

different approach to obtaining signatures.

move from paper to electronic files

Where practical and compliant to do so,• Sustainability—support Merit’s

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Many of our QMS processes are paper

records are contained in approximately

we have adopted eSignature tools to obtain

initiative to reduce the amount ofthese. This change has had a positive

paper used and archived as part of ourimpact on both process efficiency and theday-to-day operations

environment.

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Environmental
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Environmental Sustainability

As a leading global manufacturer of medical devices, Merit Medical plays a significant role incontributing to a sustainable future. Our core beliefs and our goal to be the most customerfocused company in healthcare are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to offer superiorsafe and effective products in a sustainable manner, providing for the health of our customers
and the health of our communities. We understand that sound environmental practices are
beneficial to our business and to our stakeholders, both now and in the future.
One of our key environmental risks stems from the type of products
we produce. Single-use medical devices play a significant role inpatient safety and outcomes. However, at the end of their use, evenwhen disposed of properly, they have an impact on the environment.
We therefore strive to continuously improve how we manufactureand distribute our products, aiming to make significant contribution
in the material areas where we can have the greatest impact.
Employees at Merit Tijuana communicate

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

their aspects and risks with the ISO auditor

Merit’s Environmental Management System (EMS) is designed

during their integrated ISO 14001 andto address the management of environmental compliance to45001 audit.

local and global regulations and to facilitate the oversight of ourenvironmental objectives through monitoring, measuring, andreporting. In 2019, Merit set a goal to have all manufacturing sites

France; Singapore; and Salt Lake City, Utah. The remaining four

certify their EMS to ISO 14001 by the end of 2021. At the end ofsites in progress for the certification at the end of 2020 include

2020, four of our eight manufacturing sites have achieved thisour facilities in Tijuana, Mexico; Venlo, The Netherlands; Houston

certification. They include our facilities in Galway, Ireland; Paris,

Texas; and Richmond, Virginia.

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During 2020, we took the opportunity
to improve our measurement, analysis,
and understanding of our total global
environmental footprint. Newer tracking
programs were put into action to facilitate theimproved data flow from operating facilities
to our corporate offices, resulting in data
for total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions(scopes 1, 2, and 3), energy intensity, water
intensity, and waste utilization.

WATER
We have applied this improved information
to set operational environmental
sustainability goals centered on combatingclimate change and reducing our usageof water resources. Utilizing 2020 as abaseline year, we commit that by 2030:• 50% of our total energy usage will

ENERGY

come from renewable sources• Our energy intensity will decrease by
10% or more, indexed to revenue• Our GHG emissions will decrease by
15% or more, indexed to revenue• Our water intensity will decrease by
10% or more, indexed to revenue

GHG
EMISSIONS

Our newly released Merit Medical
Systems, Inc., Statement on Climate

STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Addressing climate change,
and the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions that contribute toit, requires urgent action and longterm commitments by all members ofsociety. Our dedication to reducing
GHG emissions and addressing climatechange that threatens human healthsupports and furthers our mission at
Merit Medical to be the most customerfocused company in healthcare.

through increased efficiency, resource
conservation, responsible procurement
and logistics, and product innovation.
As such, we have designated 2020 as abaseline year and have made the following
commitments by the end of year 2030:

We acknowledge the scientific evidence
presented by the Intergovernmental Panelon Climate Change (IPCC) concerning theneed to limit global average temperature
increase to avoid catastrophic effects ofclimate change. We also understand therisks and opportunities that climate change
brings to Merit’s global organization
and assess these risks and opportunities
within our Enterprise Risk Management(ERM) program. We recognize that using
energy effectively and efficiently as well as
investing in renewable energy can conserve
natural resources and reduce fossil fuelcombustion that contributes to GHG
emissions and global warming.

• Our GHG emissions will decrease

We are committed to reducing theenvironmental footprint of our organization• 50% of our total energy usage will
come from renewable sources• Our energy intensity (kWh/$ revenue)
will decrease by 10% or moreby 15% or more, indexed to revenue
In addition, we have set goals todecrease our water intensity by 10%,indexed to revenue. Through theseactions we believe we will reduce GHGs
from our operations, contribute to
reducing our overall usage of natural
resources, and mitigate environmental
impacts in our business.
To learn more about our efforts
to reduce GHG emissions, energy
consumption, and natural resource
usage, visit our Corporate Sustainability
Report at www.merit.com/about/corporate-sustainability/.

Change (see to the right) discusses ourposition on the threat of climate change
and the above stated goals.

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WATER

2030 WATER GOAL

Decrease water intensity
by 10% from 2020 baseline
year, indexed to revenue.

Water risk is identified as one of Merit’s

Water issues vary significantly by

Understanding the water risk at our large

key environmental challenges andoperating location. In 2020, wemanufacturing sites presents us with

opportunities. Water is a global concern,

utilized the Water Risk Tool provided inopportunity to address the risk and enact

but goals and initiatives are addressedcollaboration between the World Widemitigating activities at our sites with higher

at the site level by understanding local/

Fund for Nature (WWF) and KFW DEG

risk. For example, the team at our Meritregional water basin activity and stress.

to understand water basin risk at our five

Tijuana facility has installed backup water

We continuously work to understandlargest manufacturing facilities locatedstorage and has implemented water-efficiency

the impact of water use at each of ourin Salt Lake City, Utah; Tijuana, Mexico;

projects within multiple operations, such as

operating facilities and to enact programs

Galway, Ireland; Houston, Texas; andsingle-use sensor water faucets in cleanroomthat improve water efficiency. During

Richmond, Virginia. The methodology

gowning areas and water-reutilization projects.

2020, our total global water usage at

disclosure for the Water Risk Filter tool

We will continue to increase and improvesites greater than 10,000 square feetnotes: “The logic that underpins the

projects targeted at addressing water risk andwas approximately 215,300 cubic meters

water risk assessment is to evaluate

opportunities for increasing efficiency that will(m ). Our 2020 water intensity was 0.223,

average, recent water risk conditions as

contribute to our stated 2030 goal for water

indexed to revenue (m3/$1,000 revenue).

well as some level of future risk.”

intensity reduction.

3

TOTAL GLOBAL WATER NUMBERS

WATER RISK ASSESSMENT
Water Depletion

Baseline
Water Stress

Available Water
Remaining

Drought
Frequency
Probability(2020) USED

215,300
cubic meters(2020) INTENSITY

0.223

indexed to revenue (m3/$K)

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Site

Country

River Basin

Tijuana

MexicoTijuana

4

5

4

4

Salt Lake City

USA

Great Salt Lake

3

2

5

4

Houston

USA

Texas

3

3

2

3

Richmond

USA

James

1

3

2

2

GalwayIrelandRepublic of Ireland

1

1

2

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ENERGYlocation achieved certification. Other sites,

This includes purchased electricity andEnergy is a significant manufacturing

including Merit Salt Lake City and Merit

fuel used by Merit-managed and Merit-

input and cost within our global

Singapore, have committed to achieving

operated facilities. Our 2020 energy

operations, so energy efficiency and

it by the end of 2021. By the end of 2022,

intensity was 0.070 (kWh/$ revenue).

conservation are important objectives

we aim to have all global manufacturing

within our business. Using energysites achieve this important certification.

intensity as key performance indicators,

effectively conserves resources, advances

By 2030, 50% of Merit’s
energy usage will come fromrenewable sources, and ourenergy intensity will decreaseby 10%, indexed to revenue.

By utilizing data from 2020 and energy

environmental performance, reduces theDuring 2020, our total global electricity

we can better assess energy usage

burning of fossil fuels, and improves air

usage at sites larger than 10,000 squareand conservation at each of our global

quality. Pursuing ISO 50001 certification

feet was approximately 67.2 million

operating sites and tailor reduction

for our EMS is an objective that many ofkWh. Of this usage, approximately 2.8

projects as well as renewable energy

our larger manufacturing sites have set

million kWh originated from renewableprograms to fit each site for specificfor 2021. During 2020, our Merit Galway

sources (e.g., wind, solar, hydroelectric).

operations and feasibility.

TOTAL GLOBAL ENERGY NUMBERS(2020) USED

67.2 M
kWh(2020) INTENSITY

0.070

indexed to revenue (kWh/$)

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GHG EMISSIONS
Addressing climate change, and the GHG
emissions that contribute to it, requires
urgent action and long-term commitments

MMSI 2020 METRIC TONS CO2e
Scope 1

Scope 2

Scope 3

2,836.86,

by all members of society. Our dedication
to reducing GHG emissions andaddressing climate change that threatens
human health both support and further
our mission at Merit to be the most2030 GHG EMISSION GOAL

9%10,446.77,

34%

customer-focused company in healthcare.
During 2020, we began tracking global
scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions, utilizing
the location-based method. Thisadded layer of tracking has allowed us
greater transparency to our total global
environmental impact, and we arecommitted to reducing that footprint as

By 2030, our GHG
emissions will decrease by
15%, indexed to revenue.
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selected scope 3 emissions from travel and

17,480.00,

major logistics providers.

57%

approximately 2,837 metric tons of

metric tons of CO 2e/$1,000 revenue

About Meritat Merit. We have also begun tracking

Total scope 1 emissions for 2020 were(2020) INDEXED TO REVENUE

0.032

we move into a more sustainable future

CO 2e. These emissions include stationary

operation sites over 10,000 square feet.

a significant effect on reducing scope

combustion from Merit-managed andScopes 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions

3 emissions throughout the year, as

Merit-operated facilities over 10,000

totaled approximately 20,317 metriccompared to previous years. Total scopessquare feet as well as facility-vehicle

tons of CO 2e. Total scope 3 emissions

1, 2 and 3 emissions during 2020 wereusage. Total scope 2 emissions for 2020

in 2020 were approximately 10,447

approximately 30,764 metric tons ofwere approximately 17,480 metric tons of

metric tons of CO 2e. During 2020, travel

CO 2e. Total GHG emissions indexed to

CO 2e. These emissions include purchased

decreased by approximately 90% due

revenue were approximately 0.032 metric

non-renewable energy at our global

to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had

tons of CO 2e/$1,000 revenue.

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RECYCLING

additional shipping materials. This innovative

Doing our part to divert waste from local

strategy has resulted in a reduction of more

landfills is an important aspect of ourthan 100 tons of corrugated boxes and

EMS. Each month we strive to reduce theplastic bubble wrap materials per year. Whenimpact of production on the communities

our customers see the Merit Smart Shipping

we serve by recycling corrugate, plastics,

logo on their packages, they know they havemetals, pallets, and motor oil. During

purchased products from a company that

2020, our global facilities recycled

cares about making changes with positive

more than 15,000 metric tons of waste

impacts on the environment.

produced by our operations. We recognize
increase recycling each year as well as find

GOOD THINGS ARE
GROWING AT MERIT

ways to reduce total waste.

At Merit Salt Lake City, our Farm-to-that we still have more to do and strive toTable program includes a large garden
A great example of waste reduction isand greenhouse dedicated to growing

our internal system of utilizing reusable

fruits and vegetables for use in our two

plastic totes and pallets for intercompany

on-site cafés. Not only does this program

shipping of components and products.

provide fresh, in-season, nutrient-denseThis action has vastly reduced the amountproduce for our valuable team members,of corrugated and packing materials used.

it also decreases the amount of produce

With more than 12 manufacturing centers

shipped to our facility, helping to reduceworldwide that transport millions of goods

our environmental footprint. In addition to

between sites throughout the year, thenutritious food, the garden also generates

reduction in boxes and shipping materials

oxygen-producing trees and shrubbery

really adds up.

designed to support pollinating insects.

Whether it is intercompany shipping or

During 2020, approximately 9,000 plants

shipping to our customers, we continue

were grown in the Merit greenhouse,to evaluate and enhance our system to

4,000 of which were purchased by Merit

reduce the materials we use. The Meritemployees. Proceeds from these sales

Smart Shipping™ program is designed toare donated to the Merit Candy Canesend select Merit products to customers in

Program, an initiative designed to assist

original packaging, eliminating the need forfamilies in need during the holiday season.

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More than 3,000 pounds of fresh produce

Lake City. In doing so, we help to reduce

was distributed to Merit employees

methane gas emissions that contribute

through our U-Pick program—a projectto the air quality in our high-elevation

we started to encourage our team to visit

mountain valley. Our food waste is

the garden for fresh air and sunshine

processed, resulting in a natural source

during the work day and to pick freshof methane gas that is pumped backproduce and participate in garden

into the natural gas system and used tocultivation activities. Employees canheat homes and businesses. Since thealso sign up for garden boxes where

launch of the program in 2019, we havethey can grow their own fresh produce

conserved approximately 5.8 metric tons

for themselves and family membersof CO2 emissions. This is the equivalent ofthroughout the growing season. Ourconserving the CO2 emissions from 6,291

knowledgeable garden staff is always

pounds of coal being burned.

there to help, offering garden tips andOur Merit Salt Lake City and Merit

their expertise.

Galway facilities promote the usage ofEach year we donate high-quality

electric vehicles by providing employees

produce to low-income senior citizen

with on-site, electric vehicle-charging

centers. Striving for a zero food-loss

stations. These stations have resulted inpolicy, the less-than-perfect produce goesthe prevention of more than 15,000 kg of

to feeding farm animals at a nonprofit

GHG emissions, which is the equivalent

charter school in the Salt Lake Valley.

of planting 400 trees and letting themTaking it a step further, to ensure thegrow for 10 years.

green waste at the end of the growing
season is also put to good use, we send it

Our team at Merit Tijuana has taken on

to the local landfill to generate compost

mass transportation to conserve emissions

for the next growing season.

and ensure the safety of employees. The
facility operates 13 new, fuel-efficient

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STRIVING TO CONSERVE

buses to transport approximately 900

At Merit Salt Lake City, our Scrape Your

Merit employees to and from work each

Plate program has diverted several tonsday. These buses provide safe, efficient,of food waste from the local landfill to an

and comfortable transport for our valuable

anaerobic digestion plant in North Salt

team members in Tijuana.

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We have begun implementing our

For example, one of our largest suppliersinternally designed eWORQ program toof paperboard folding-carton packaging istransition our operating lines in Merit Salt

certified by the Forest Stewardship Council

Lake City from paper to electronic work

(FSC) for its use of paperboard that isorders. This pilot program at our corporate

Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certified. This

headquarters began in 2019, and it hascertification indicates the materials used

reduced the amount of printed paper

are exclusively sourced from responsibly

within our production processes. Once it ismanaged forests, sustaining this natural

fully implemented at all our manufacturingresource for future generations. FSC’ssites, we estimate an annual savings of 2.8

forest management standards expand

million sheets of paper and 20,000 plastic

protection of water quality, prohibit

sleeves. Full integration is anticipatedharvest of rare old-growth forest, prevent

within the next 2–3 years.

loss of natural forest cover, and prohibit
highly hazardous chemicals, which are all

PURCHASING FROM
SUPPLIERS WHO DO
THEIR PARTunique aspects of the system. This supplieralso manufacturers 100% of its packaging
with energy offset by renewable wind

While we strive to do our part, we know
our customers are trying to reach theirsustainability goals as well. That is why
Merit is increasingly partnering with
suppliers that move these goals forward.

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energy credits, creating a carbon-neutral
manufacturing footprint and enabling
legal entitlement to claim and use a logo
stating “Carton Made with Wind Energy”
on our packaging.

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Philanthropy

From the beginning, Merit Medical set out to improve lives around the globe. More than
30 years later, this mission still drives us forward in business and social impact. Throughfinancial contributions, employee time and dedication, and collaboration with global andlocal nonprofit organizations, our worldwide facilities foster stronger communities andcreate positive change in the areas we serve.
SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Every October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Monththrough facility and community events. In 2020, Merit employees
around the world participated in COVID-19 friendly awareness,
education, and recognition activities as well as supported donation
efforts to advance this important cause.

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SUPPORTING OURCOMMUNITIES AROUND
THE WORLD
We love the communities where we live andwork. Each day we strive to do our part tobe good citizens and give back wherever
we can. All over the world, Merit employees

MERIT SINGAPORE
In Singapore, our facility made several
donations to local missions and centers,
including the Sunshine Welfare Action
Mission Home, Narayana Mission, Life
Community Service Society, Rainbow
Center, and Singapore Children’s Society.

are making a difference.

Each of these wonderful organizations

MERIT GALWAY

safe during the COVID-19 pandemic asreceived personal protection kits to stay

Employees at our facility in Galway, Ireland,
are passionate about racing to aid those inneed through their support of Blood Bike
West. This charitable organization, madeup of motorbike enthusiasts, volunteers toprovide an emergency, out-of-hours freeservice to the hospitals and hospice groups
in the West of Ireland. Blood Bike Westwell as a $5,000 donation.

MERIT RICHMOND
At our facility in Richmond, Virginia,
employees donated to the Angel Tree
Foundation in partnership with theSalvation Army to give Christmas gifts tochildren in need.

aims to relieve sickness and protect healthby transporting urgently needed blood,
blood products, patient records, drugs,
and other medical requirements between
hospitals and blood transfusion banks.
In 2020, Merit Galway participated in a
28-kilometer trek over rough terrain to raisemoney for the organization and donated€5,000. Blood Bike West named one of

MERIT TIJUANA

their motorcycles “Madison,” honoring

Our team members in Tijuana, Mexico,a Merit employee’s child who benefitedinstalled a heart shaped bin to collect andfrom this volunteer service after being born

recycle plastic lids, benefiting the Fight

prematurely last year.

Against Childhood Cancer organization.

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MERIT ASIA

We also supported charities and local

During 2020, 125 Merit team members

groups, including breastcancer.org, thein Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan,

Make a Wish Foundation, and the ASK

and Korea donated approximately 846

Childhood Cancer Foundation.

service hours to benefit their communities.
Employees contributed their time on

In 2020, our support for charitable

multiple projects, such as picking up

missions in underserved regions aroundrubbish in public gardens, donating time

the world was significantly reduced due

and goods to social welfare institutes

to global traveling restrictions in response

for the elderly, organizing a collection of

to the COVID-19 pandemic. The productshoes and clothes to donate to ministries

donations we made in early 2020 for

in Africa, and helping to deliver and serve

missions in Ethiopia and Honduras were

food in soup kitchens.

postponed. We recognize the extreme
importance of supporting organizations
that bring free healthcare services and

MERIT SALT LAKE CITY
At our corporate headquarters in Utah, Meritsupports many local charitable organizations
through monetary and product donations.
During 2020, we donated products to local
universities for academic (non-patient) use.

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products to regions of the world where
access is limited and the need is high. We
look forward to resuming our charitable
donations to these important missions in
the coming months and years.

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