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Kosan Biosciences Incorporated

Kosan Biosciences Incorporated, often referred to as Kosan, is a pioneering biotechnology company headquartered in the United States. Founded in the early 2000s, Kosan has established itself as a leader in the development of innovative therapeutics, particularly in the fields of cancer and infectious diseases. The company focuses on harnessing the power of its proprietary drug discovery platform, which utilises advanced molecular technologies to create unique small-molecule therapeutics. Kosan's commitment to scientific excellence has led to significant milestones, including successful clinical trials and partnerships with major pharmaceutical firms. With a strong market position, Kosan continues to make strides in the biotechnology industry, aiming to deliver transformative treatments that address unmet medical needs. Its dedication to research and development sets it apart, making Kosan a notable player in the competitive landscape of biopharmaceuticals.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kosan Biosciences Incorporated'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 Pharmaceutical Preparation 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

Kosan Biosciences Incorporated's score of 52 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kosan Biosciences Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Kosan Biosciences Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor do they have specified reduction targets or climate pledges. This absence of data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments or reporting its emissions. In the context of the biotechnology industry, many companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprints. However, without specific information on Kosan Biosciences' emissions or commitments, it is challenging to assess their current climate impact or future goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kosan Biosciences Incorporated's primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 Kosan Biosciences Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Kosan Biosciences Incorporated 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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