Sustainability
A message from
ARTEREX
Dear Colleagues,
As we reflect on another year of growth, innovation, and dedication, it is clear that our commitment to sustainability remains at the heart of everything we do at ARTEREX. The past two years have been pivotal in strengthening our resolve to build a future that is not only more sustainable but also more inclusive, resilient, and accountable.
In 2024, we continued to push the boundaries of what is possible. We recognize that true sustainability is a journey, one that requires collaboration, innovation, and constant rethinking of how we can minimize our impact while maximizing positive change. We are proud of the progress we’ve made but equally aware that our work is far from finished.
This year, we’ve made great strides in gathering data and supporting communities through initiatives that foster both social and environmental well-being. Each step forward brings us closer to the vision we have set for ARTEREX, and yet, it is the lessons learned along the way that shape our path forward.
Our employees, partners, and customers continue to inspire us every day. It is through their passion, creativity, and dedication that we are able to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. Together, we are building a brand that stands not only for quality products, but also for a responsible approach to how we design, create, and impact the world.
As we move into the next chapter of our sustainability journey, we invite you to join us in this ongoing pursuit of excellence. Let’s continue to work hand in hand toward a future that reflects our shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the betterment of our planet.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
With gratitude,
- Jeff Goble, President & CEO
Our Mission
ARTEREX is a leading global provider of diversified high-precision
manufacturing solutions headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. We specialize in the science of compounding, extrusion, injection molding, metals processing, tooling, design and development, and assembly. This expertise allows us to produce a wide range of medical products, components, and devices for global and regional OEM customers who lead medical device and life sciences innovation.
We deliver high-quality, innovative solutions from initial design to full-scale production. As a unique one-source solution for medical device manufacturing, we consolidate various aspects of the manufacturing process to streamline production, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase overall efficiency.
Our mission is to enhance global healthcare by providing innovative and
reliable manufacturing solutions that empower our customers to deliver
life-changing medical technologies. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and sustainability in our operations. Our values drive us to prioritize quality, foster collaboration, and continuously pursue advancements that improve patient outcomes and support the medical community.
We believe in creating a positive impact on society by upholding ethical
standards and investing in the well-being of our employees, customers, and
the communities we serve.
Key Sustainability Pillars
Our first materiality assessment in 2023 identified key sustainability issues and shaped our Board-endorsed strategy, objectives, and targets for the coming years. Our efforts are built on three core pillars:
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Focusing on governance, ethics, compliance, and cybersecurity to uphold the highest standards and build stakeholder trust
Healthcare Access & Affordability:
Ensuring our products and services are accessible and affordable to a broader population.
Product Safety & Quality:
Maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in all our offerings.
Product Development & Innovation:
Driving innovation to develop cutting-edge healthcare technologies.
Cybersecurity:
Protecting sensitive data and ensuring the security of our systems.
Ethics, Anti- Corruption & Compliance:
Upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring regulatory compliance.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reductions, and circular economy efforts to minimize our environmental footprint
GHG Emissions:
Measuring our greenhouse gas emissions, learning from those baseline findings, and implementing strategies to reduce our overall impact
EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE & SOCIETY
Prioritizing employee well-being, supply chain responsibility, and community engagement to foster inclusivity and social impact
Supply Chain Management & Labor Standards:
Promoting responsible and ethical business practices across our supply chain
Employee Engagement & Well-being:
Creating a supportive, diverse, and healthy work environment for our employees
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
We prioritize strong governance, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity to uphold the highest standards and reinforce stakeholder trust.
Product Development & Innovation
We drive innovation to develop cutting-edge healthcare technologies, enhancing patient outcomes and advancing medical solutions. To advance our innovation work, we are also dedicated to designing for circularity. We are enhancing our engineering and operations teams’ expertise through circularity principles training, with a plan launched in 2024 to introduce an online module for all engineers in 2025.
Product Safety & Quality
We maintain the highest standards of safety and quality in all offerings, ensuring reliability for our customers and end-users. This approach delivers high-quality medical devices consistently.
COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY SYSTEMS
Our systems meet global standards for medical device design and manufacturing, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485:2016, and EU MDR compliance. They are integrated across design, regulatory, manufacturing, and distribution processes.
CAPABLE EXPERTISE
We support Class II–III medical devices with product development, 510k/PMA submissions, risk management, Device Master Records, lifecycle planning, and post-market surveillance, ensuring quality throughout.
COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT
We streamline product development with phase gate reviews, offering design for manufacturability, process validations, manufacturing standards, and measurement systems analysis to accelerate device introduction.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF QUALITY PRINCIPLES
We embed quality into operations through disciplined procedures in a regulated environment focusing on
- workforce training and lean manufacturing;
- quality at the source and system audits;
- continuous improvement via CAPA and risk plan updates; and
- supplier quality management and oversight.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Climate Change & Emissions Management
The healthcare sector contributes nearly 4.6% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with medical manufacturing playing a role1. By focusing on sustainable practices, ARTEREX reduces energy consumption, waste, and emissions associated with medical device production, setting a standard for innovation and responsibility in the industry.
GHG Emissions
ARTEREX consistently tracks and publishes its environmental footprint, enabling actionable reduction targets and transparency. In 2024, we completed our second year Greenhouse Gas Inventory, following the WRI GHG Protocol, a standard used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies reporting to CDP. Our Scope 1 emissions totaled 726 MTCO2 e (9%), and Scope 2 emissions totaled 7,088 MTCO2 e (91%), with purchased electricity as the largest source, followed by stationary combustion, fugitive emissions from refrigerants, mobile combustion, and process emissions. Process emissions were less than 1%. We surpassed our 2025 target by completing a comprehensive Scope 3 emissions inventory ahead of schedule. This effort produced actionable insights, with emissions data now available to inform strategic planning and reporting. Our total Scope 3 emissions amount to 46,375 metric tons of CO₂e.
Moving into 2025 and onward, we aim to improve our data quality by securing more primary data, such as detailed billing and granular breakdowns for purchased goods and business travel.
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Initiatives
At ARTEREX, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and transitioning toward more sustainable operations. Our 2024 environmental performance reflects both our current energy demands and our strategic intent to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption.
In 2024, our total energy consumption was 19,501,396 kWh, including 16,277,837 kWh of electricity, 2,330,402 kWh of natural gas, 603,744 kWh of propane, 175,099 kWh of diesel, and 114,315 kWh of gasoline, reflecting our reliance on diverse energy sources. Moving forward, we’ll optimize energy use, increase efficiency, and explore renewable options to reduce our footprint.
EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE & SOCIETY
Supply Chain Management & Labor Standards
ARTEREX and its affiliates are committed to upholding the highest standards of business ethics and human rights across all operations and throughout our global supply chain. We categorically oppose and seek to eliminate all forms of modern slavery—including forced labor, human trafficking, child labor, and involuntary servitude—and consider such practices direct violations of our Code of Conduct and core values.
SUSTAINABILITY
REPORT
“At ARTEREX, responsible business practices form the foundation of how we operate. They are not just a philosophy, but a performance standard.
In 2024, we reinforced our commitment to building a more resilient and equitable future by integrating ethical governance, workforce empowerment, and environmental accountability into our core strategies.
Progress is not passive, it’s driven by intentional choices that reflect who we are and the world we aim to shape.”
- Holly MacTaggart
Vice President, Human Resources & Sustainability