Boston Scientific Corp

##### (4.11.8) Describe the process your organization has in place to ensure that your external engagement activities are consistent with your environmental commitments and/or transition plan

_change and environmental protection. Their efforts are supported by our ESG Executive Steering Committee, our EHS policies, the Global Council for Inclusion, and_
_local, regional, and national employee and community programs. The employees of Boston Scientific are the collective force behind our commitment to advance ESG_
_and deliver meaningful results. This includes subject matter experts and key advisors from across the business who work closely with our ESG team to determine_
_how we measure and share progress. Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients_
_around the world. Fulfilling our mission comes with a responsibility to protect our planet. That's why we have set environmental goals and seek to reduce energy and_
_water use, waste and GHG emissions. To achieve carbon neutrality, Boston Scientific has implemented a C3 strategy to cut energy use, convert to cleaner fuels and_
_compensate for remaining emissions._

##### (4.11.1) On what policies, laws, or regulations that may (positively or negatively) impact the environment has your organization been engaging directly with policy makers in the reporting year?

_Row 1_

##### (4.11.1.1) Specify the policy, law, or regulation on which your organization is engaging with policy makers

_The Irish government Climate Action Plan, committing to transfer to a Carbon Neutral economy by 2050_

##### (4.11.1.2) Environmental issues the policy, law, or regulation relates to

_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change

##### (4.11.1.3) Focus area of policy, law, or regulation that may impact the environment

**Environmental impacts and pressures**
###### ☑ Emissions – CO2

##### (4.11.1.4) Geographic coverage of policy, law, or regulation

_Select from:_
###### ☑ National

_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Ireland

##### (4.11.1.6) Your organization's position on the policy, law, or regulation

_Select from:_
###### ☑ Support with no exceptions

##### (4.11.1.8) Type of direct engagement with policy makers on this policy, law, or regulation

_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Discussion in public forums ☑ Responding to consultations

##### (4.11.1.9) Funding figure your organization provided to policy makers in the reporting year relevant to this policy, law, or regulation (currency)

_0_

##### (4.11.1.10) Explain the relevance of this policy, law, or regulation to the achievement of your environmental commitments and/or transition plan, how this has informed your engagement, and how you measure the success of your engagement

_Boston Scientific has three large manufacturing sites in Ireland. Therefore, any commitment from the Irish government to reduce emissions in the country and to_
_support industry in their decarbonization journey aligns with our climate transition plan._

##### (4.11.1.11) Indicate if you have evaluated whether your organization's engagement on this policy, law, or regulation is aligned with global environmental treaties or policy goals

_Select from:_
###### ☑ Yes, we have evaluated, and it is aligned

##### or regulation

_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Paris Agreement

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##### (4.11.2) Provide details of your indirect engagement on policy, law, or regulation that may (positively or negatively) impact the environment through trade associations or other intermediary organizations or individuals in the reporting year.

_Row 1_

##### (4.11.2.1) Type of indirect engagement

_Select from:_
###### ☑ Indirect engagement via a trade association

##### (4.11.2.4) Trade association

**North America**
###### ☑ National Association of Manufacturers

##### (4.11.2.5) Environmental issues relevant to the policies, laws, or regulations on which the organization or individual has taken a position

_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change

##### (4.11.2.6) Indicate whether your organization's position is consistent with the organization or individual you engage with

_Select from:_
###### ☑ Unknown

##### reporting year

_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we did not attempt to influence their position

##### (4.11.2.9) Funding figure your organization provided to this organization or individual in the reporting year (currency)

_50000_

##### (4.11.2.10) Describe the aim of this funding and how it could influence policy, law or regulation that may impact the environment

_Dues, of which 30% (15,000) is assigned as political_

##### (4.11.2.11) Indicate if you have evaluated whether your organization's engagement is aligned with global environmental treaties or policy goals

_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we have not evaluated

##### Row 2

##### (4.11.2.1) Type of indirect engagement

_Select from:_
###### ☑ Indirect engagement via a trade association

##### (4.11.2.4) Trade association

**North America**
###### ☑ US Chamber of Commerce

##### taken a position

_Select all that apply_
###### ☑ Climate change

##### (4.11.2.6) Indicate whether your organization's position is consistent with the organization or individual you engage with

_Select from:_
###### ☑ Unknown

##### (4.11.2.7) Indicate whether your organization attempted to influence the organization or individual's position in the reporting year

_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we did not attempt to influence their position

##### (4.11.2.9) Funding figure your organization provided to this organization or individual in the reporting year (currency)

_125000_

##### (4.11.2.10) Describe the aim of this funding and how it could influence policy, law or regulation that may impact the environment

_Dues, of which 35% (43,750) is assigned as political_

##### (4.11.2.11) Indicate if you have evaluated whether your organization's engagement is aligned with global environmental treaties or policy goals

_Select from:_
###### ☑ No, we have not evaluated

Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]In more than 100 countries, our people work with an awareness of the world's most pressing challenges, including inequity, economic disparity, climate change, and environmental protection. Their efforts are supported by our cross-functional CSR Council, our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, the Global Council for Inclusion, and local, regional, and national employee and community programs.

Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. Fulfilling our mission comes with a responsibility to protect our planet. That's why we have set aggressive environmental goals and consistently achieve reductions in energy and water use, waste, and GHG emissions. To achieve carbon neutrality, Boston Scientific has implemented a strategy to cut energy use, convert to cleaner fuels, and compensate for remaining emissions.

As previously mentioned, the company continues to share best practices and advocate for CSR-related matters across the health care industry. Our carbon neutrality strategy has been developed through industrial-academic research with NUIG (National University of Ireland Galway) and in turn, Boston Scientific is working with NUIG to develop its own carbon reduction strategy.

Supporting these types of initiatives, we want to guarantee that we are consistent with our overall climate strategy, which is considered at the onset of all activities that influence policy. As a company, our goals for the future are consistent with the focus of the material issues that we have identified, including increasing sustainable practices, the generation of energy from renewable sources, and the reduction of GHG emissions.

Does your organization have a public commitment or position statement to conduct your engagement activities in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement?[…]Yes