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Medical Device Manufacturing
CA
updated 5 months ago

Altasciences

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Altasciences, a leading contract research organisation (CRO), is headquartered in California and operates across North America and Europe. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, specialising in early-phase clinical trials and laboratory services. With a focus on providing integrated solutions, Altasciences offers a unique combination of clinical development and laboratory services, ensuring streamlined processes for clients. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and efficiency, which has positioned it as a trusted partner in drug development. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of successful studies and a growing reputation for innovation in clinical research. Altasciences continues to enhance its market position by delivering tailored services that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

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28

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Altasciences's score of 28 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Altasciences's reported carbon emissions

As of the latest available data, Altasciences, headquartered in Canada, has not reported any specific carbon emissions figures. However, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as indicated by their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. This long-term target reflects Altasciences's dedication to addressing climate change within the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and life sciences sector. The company has established a framework for its climate commitments, with a focus on reducing emissions in alignment with global climate goals. Although no specific reduction targets or achievements have been disclosed, Altasciences's commitment to net-zero emissions demonstrates a proactive approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Altasciences's climate strategy is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that their commitments and initiatives are independently developed. The company is actively working towards integrating sustainable practices into its operations, contributing to a broader industry effort to mitigate climate impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Altasciences'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.

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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 Altasciences is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Altasciences is participating in some 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
Race To Net Zero
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