Environmental Policy

IMDS Operations B.V. is committed to improving patient outcomes in percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) through the development of innovative in-house technologies. Since its establishment in 2008, IMDS has operated as a technology-driven organization that continuously invests in research and development to support innovation and operational excellence.

IMDS recognizes that its activities, products, and services have an impact on the environment. The organization is committed to protecting the environment, including the prevention of pollution, sustainable resource use, climate change mitigation where applicable, and responsible waste management, while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.

Scope

This Environmental Policy applies to all activities, products, and services within the scope of the Environmental Management System (EMS) of IMDS Operations B.V. The policy addresses environmental aspects associated with:

• Building and facility management
• Operational activities and shipment processes
• Employee transportation and business travel

The policy focuses on environmental impacts related to:

• Energy consumption
• Air emissions
• Water usage
• Waste generation and disposal
• Resource consumption
• Packaging materials
• Transportation-related emissions

IMDS considers the potential effects of its operations on the natural environment and surrounding community within the defined organizational boundaries.

Commitments

IMDS is committed to:

• Conducting its activities in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
• Protecting the environment, including pollution prevention and the reduction of environmental burdens arising from its operations.
• Complying with all applicable environmental legislation, regulations, and other compliance obligations relevant to its activities, products, and services.
• Using natural resources efficiently and promoting responsible consumption practices.
• Integrating environmental considerations into strategic, operational, and business decision-making processes.
• Promoting environmental awareness, accountability, and competence among employees and relevant stakeholders.
• Encouraging suppliers, contractors, and business partners to support environmentally responsible practices throughout the supply chain.
• Establishing, monitoring, and reviewing measurable environmental objectives and targets to enhance environmental performance.
• Supporting continual improvement of the Environmental Management System to improve environmental performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Management is responsible for establishing environmental objectives, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and other requirements, and providing the necessary resources to maintain and improve the Environmental Management System.

Employees are expected to support the EMS by:

• Following established environmental procedures and work instructions
• Handling materials and waste responsibly
• Using resources efficiently
• Reporting environmental concerns, incidents, risks, or improvement opportunities

Environmental responsibility is integrated into daily operations and shared across all levels of the organization.

Environmental Improvement Strategy

IMDS is committed to the continual improvement of its environmental performance through systematic evaluation, performance monitoring, risk assessment, and implementation of improvement initiatives that support sustainability, innovation, and operational efficiency.

Through structured environmental risk and opportunity assessments, IMDS identifies and evaluates relevant environmental aspects and sustainability topics. Based on these assessments, strategic environmental focus areas and objectives are established to support the organization’s Environmental Strategy toward 2030.

Key environmental focus areas include:

• Reduction of energy consumption
• Reduction of paper consumption
• Waste reduction and improved waste segregation
• Reduction of transportation-related emissions
• Reduction of environmental impact from packaging materials

Environmental objectives, targets, and improvement initiatives are communicated internally and made available to relevant interested parties where appropriate.

Continual Improvement

IMDS is committed to maintaining and continually improving the effectiveness of its Environmental Management System in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. Environmental considerations remain an integral part of the organization’s operations and support IMDS’s mission to deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable medical device solutions.

Document Details

Document: Environmental Policy ISO 14001:2015
Version: 1.0
Barcode: 9727277409

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