UK Carbon Reduction Plan

Organizational Structure

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (“Merit Medical”), as parent company, issues this statement on behalf of its subsidiary, Merit Medical UK Limited, relevant to UK Action Note PPN 06/21.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. We strive to be the most customer-focused company in healthcare. Each day we are determined to make a difference by understanding our customers’ 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-term value is created for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities when we focus outward and are determined to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

For more information, please visit www.merit.com.

Commitment to Achieving Net Zero

Merit Medical UK Limited is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Emissions Reduction Targets

Merit Medical has adopted the following greenhouse gas reduction targets. Our targets are reviewed and approved by the Governance and Sustainability Committee of our Board of Directors.

• Near-Term Target: Merit Medical commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 from a 2020 baseline year.
  To support our Scope 1 and 2 near-term target, Merit Medical commits to use 50% or more renewable electricity globally by 2030.
• Long-Term Target: Merit Medical commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65% by 2050 from a 2020 baseline year.

Baseline Emissions Footprint

Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in the past and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions. Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can be measured.

UK Current Emissions Reporting

Progress Toward Emission Reduction Targets

As stated above, Merit Medical committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 Emissions by 40% by 2030 and 65% by 2050. From its baseline year of 2020, Merit Medical UK Limited has reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 14%.

Carbon Reduction Projects

Moving forward, Merit Medical hopes to implement the following projects:

• Source energy from renewable/carbon free sources
• Support Merit Medical’s Smart Shipping initiative which aims to reduce unnecessary packaging associated with its products.
• Implement ISO 14001 within its UK operations.
• Movement to 100% LED lighting within its UK Operations.

Declaration and Sign Off

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN06/21 and associated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans.

Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the GHG Reporting Protocol corporate standard¹ and uses the appropriate government emission conversion factors for greenhouse gas company reporting².

Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECR requirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported in accordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard³.

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed off by the Vice President, Environment, Social & Governance for Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

Signed on behalf of the Supplier:

Alisha Jerauld
Vice President, Environment, Social and Governance
Date: 7th July 2025

¹ https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard
² https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-conversion-factors-for-company-reporting
³ https://ghgprotocol.org/standards/scope-3-standard