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Silk Road Medical, Inc

Silk Road Medical, Inc., a pioneering medical device company headquartered in the United States, focuses on innovative solutions for carotid artery disease. Founded in 2007, the company has made significant strides in the vascular intervention industry, particularly with its flagship product, the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System. This unique system enhances patient safety during carotid artery procedures, setting Silk Road Medical apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe, Silk Road Medical has established itself as a leader in the field of neuroprotection and minimally invasive vascular interventions. The company’s commitment to advancing patient care is reflected in its notable achievements, including FDA approvals and recognition for its contributions to improving surgical outcomes.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Silk Road Medical, 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.

25

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

Silk Road Medical, Inc's score of 25 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Silk Road Medical, Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Silk Road Medical, Inc. reported carbon emissions of approximately 205,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 587,900 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, with emissions in 2022 being around 290,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 601,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Historically, the company has seen higher emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 7,536,600 kg CO2e in 2016 and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 342,377,600 kg CO2e in 2017. The trend indicates a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint over time. However, there are currently no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Silk Road Medical, Inc., which suggests that while they are making strides in emissions reduction, formal commitments to specific targets are not yet established. The company continues to focus on improving its operational efficiency and reducing its environmental impact as part of its broader sustainability efforts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Silk Road Medical, Inc'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. Silk Road Medical, Inc is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Silk Road Medical, 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.

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