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Avinger, Inc.

Avinger, Inc., a pioneering medical device company headquartered in the United States, is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Founded in 2007, Avinger has made significant strides in the vascular intervention industry, particularly with its unique image-guided technologies that enhance the precision of catheter-based procedures. The company’s flagship products, including the Lumivascular platform, utilise advanced imaging capabilities to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications during interventions. Avinger’s commitment to innovation has positioned it as a leader in the market, with a growing presence in major operational regions across North America and Europe. With a focus on transforming the way vascular diseases are treated, Avinger continues to achieve notable milestones in the medical device sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Avinger, 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.

18

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

Avinger, Inc.'s score of 18 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avinger, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Avinger, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without reported emissions figures, it is unclear how the company is addressing its carbon footprint or what commitments it has made towards climate action. In the absence of concrete data, it is essential to note that many companies in the medical device industry are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their environmental impact. Avinger may be engaging in similar initiatives, but specific details regarding their climate commitments or emissions reduction strategies are not available at this time.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avinger, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is 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. Avinger, Inc. 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.

Avinger, Inc. 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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