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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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How does Alnylam Pharmaceuticals'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.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's score of 39 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,322,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,529,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,933,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3,270,000 kg CO2e, which encompasses business travel, employee commuting, and waste generated in operations. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 30,173,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 4,078,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 10,116,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 3,000,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, Alnylam's total emissions were approximately 25,467,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 3,968,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 9,074,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions around 2,740,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
3,054,000
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Scope 2
8,518,000
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Scope 3
3,133,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

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.

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

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