Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States, is at the forefront of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics. Founded in 2002, Alnylam has made significant strides in the development of innovative treatments for rare genetic diseases, positioning itself as a leader in the industry. With a strong operational presence in key regions, including Europe and Asia, Alnylam focuses on delivering transformative medicines that target the underlying causes of diseases. Its core products, such as ONPATTRO and GIVLAARI, are distinguished by their unique mechanism of action, offering patients new hope where traditional therapies have fallen short. Recognised for its commitment to scientific excellence, Alnylam has achieved numerous milestones, including the first-ever approval of an RNAi therapeutic, solidifying its market position as a trailblazer in the biopharmaceutical landscape.
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,933,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2, alongside 3,270,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, their Scope 1 emissions were about 3,529,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 9,933,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from business travel (about 3,270,000 kg CO2e), employee commuting (approximately 2,560,000 kg CO2e), and waste generated in operations (around 1,107,000 kg CO2e). In comparison, the previous years showed a trend of fluctuating emissions. In 2022, Alnylam's total emissions were approximately 10,094,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions at about 2,419,000 kg CO2e. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Overall, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is actively monitoring its carbon footprint, with a focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets have not been established.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,054,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 8,518,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,133,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
