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 depend 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 and 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
• Compliance Committee - View charter
• Compensation and Organization Development 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, the Company has appointed an Executive Cybersecurity Steering Committee and has appointed a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) reporting to the Chief Information Officer. The CISO, along with his team, is responsible for leading an enterprise-wide information security strategy, including policy, standards, architecture, and processes. The Audit Committee meets with the CISO and various members of the Executive Cybersecurity Steering Committee routinely to review and discuss the Company's cyber risks and threats, incident responses, technology, the status of projects to strengthen the Company's information security systems, assessments of the Company's 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, the Company takes 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 the Customer and individual information and data we collect and store. The Company's Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for supervision of the Company's Compliance Department and assesses the effectiveness of privacy controls and compliance with various legislative and regulatory requirements.

To date, no attempted cyber-attack or other attempted intrusion on our information technology networks has resulted in a material adverse impact on our operations. 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.

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Metrics

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed with the U.S. SEC), or our Annual Report, and our Directors’ Report and Consolidated Financial Statements (filed with the Irish Companies Registration Office), or our Directors’ Report, include metrics aligned with the Medical Equipment & Supplies industry specific Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards. We seek to provide investors with useful, relevant, and meaningful sustainability information and have selected metrics under the SASB Standards. The link below summarizes our Fiscal Year 2022 responses and the location of the disclosure.

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 →