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Aurinia

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc., commonly referred to as Aurinia, is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2013, Aurinia focuses on developing innovative therapies for autoimmune diseases, with a particular emphasis on lupus nephritis. The company has made significant strides in the industry, notably with the launch of its flagship product, LUPKYNIS™ (voclosporin), which offers a unique mechanism of action that enhances treatment options for patients. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe, Aurinia has established itself as a leader in the autoimmune disease sector. The company’s commitment to research and development, coupled with its strategic partnerships, has positioned it favourably in the market, earning recognition for its contributions to patient care and treatment advancements.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aurinia'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.

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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

Aurinia's score of 24 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Aurinia's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Aurinia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 218,430 kg CO2e. This figure reflects their global emissions without specific breakdowns into Scope 1, 2, or 3 categories. In the previous year, 2022, the company disclosed emissions of about 198,740 kg CO2e, all attributed to Scope 2, indicating their electricity consumption. Notably, Aurinia has not reported any Scope 1 emissions, which typically encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives, Aurinia's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their transparency in emissions reporting. The company has not established Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges, which places them in a broader industry context where many companies are increasingly setting ambitious climate goals. As Aurinia continues to navigate its environmental impact, stakeholders may look for future commitments and strategies aimed at reducing their carbon footprint.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aurinia'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 Aurinia is in CA, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Aurinia 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
Race To Net Zero
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