Corporate Governance

At STERIS, we are committed to making a difference. Corporate governance is the foundation of which we conduct business and uphold our Company Values. The success of our Company and our people depends on our company structure, strong leadership team, and experienced, diverse, and ethical Board of Directors.

Board Governance Guidelines

Director Code of Ethics

Board of Directors

STERIS recognizes the importance of a Board comprised of members that exhibit high personal and professional ethics, integrity, and values are committed to representing the long-term interests of all shareholders. Nominees of the Board are selected based on the basis of their business and professional experience and qualifications, diversity of background, and other factors. View the Board of Directors →

Board Committees & Charters

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• Audit Committee - View charter
• Compensation and Organization Development Committee - View charter
• Compliance and Technology Committee - View charter
• Nominating and Governance Committee - View charter

Cybersecurity

STERIS recognizes the importance of maintaining the trust and confidence of our Customers and employees to safeguard sensitive information and the integrity of our information systems. To more effectively prevent, detect, and respond to information security threats, we have appointed an Executive Cybersecurity Steering Committee and a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The Cybersecurity Steering committee, CIO, and CISO are responsible for leading an enterprise-wide information security strategy, including policy, standards, architecture, and processes. The Audit Committee meets with the CISO and the Executive Cybersecurity Steering Committee routinely to review and discuss STERIS's cyber risks and threats, incident responses, technology, the status of projects to strengthen our information security systems, assessments of our security program and the emerging threat landscape.

STERIS also conducts information security and awareness training to ensure that employees are aware of information security risks and to enable them to take steps to mitigate those risks. As part of this program, we take steps designed to provide appropriate guidance regarding security to our executive management and employees, including any employee who may come into possession of confidential financial information.

STERIS also has various technical, administrative, and physical safeguards in place to help protect against unauthorized access to, use, or disclosure of Customer and personal information and data we collect and store. STERIS's Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for the supervision of our Compliance Department and assesses the effectiveness of privacy controls and compliance with various legislative and regulatory requirements.

During our last fiscal year, STERIS did not experience any cyberattack or other attempted intrusion or other incident with respect to our information systems that materially affected our operations. However, despite our best efforts, we cannot eliminate all risks from cybersecurity threats or provide assurances that we have not experienced or will not experience in the future undetected cybersecurity incidents. In the event an attack or other intrusion were to be successful, we have a response team of internal and external resources engaged and prepared to respond.

Corporate Policies

Investor Information

We provide financial information, resources, annual reports and proxy statements, filings, corporate governance information, and more for our shareholders. Visit our Investor Relations site →