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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 7 months ago

Acceleron Pharma Inc.

Company website

Acceleron Pharma Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, focuses on developing innovative therapies for rare diseases and serious health conditions. Founded in 2004, Acceleron has made significant strides in the industry, particularly in the fields of pulmonary and muscle-related disorders. The company is renowned for its unique approach to harnessing the power of the Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF-β) superfamily, which underpins its core products, including the groundbreaking treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension. With a strong commitment to research and development, Acceleron has positioned itself as a key player in the biopharmaceutical landscape, achieving notable milestones that underscore its dedication to improving patient outcomes.

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How does Acceleron Pharma Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Acceleron Pharma Inc.'s score of 50 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Acceleron Pharma Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Acceleron Pharma Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., and thus may inherit climate commitments and targets from its parent organisation. As part of its corporate family relationship, Acceleron Pharma Inc. aligns with the sustainability initiatives and targets set by Merck & Co., Inc. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are managed at the second cascade level. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Acceleron Pharma Inc. have not been disclosed. In the context of industry standards, the lack of reported emissions data suggests that Acceleron Pharma Inc. is in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. The company may benefit from the established frameworks and initiatives of its parent company, which are designed to enhance sustainability and reduce carbon footprints across its operations.

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2018
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Scope 2
245.3
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acceleron Pharma Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Acceleron Pharma Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Acceleron Pharma Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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