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Ionis Pharmaceuticals

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading biotechnology company headquartered in the United States, is renowned for its pioneering work in RNA-targeted therapeutics. Founded in 1989, Ionis has established itself as a key player in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the development of innovative treatments for a range of serious diseases, including neurological disorders and cardiovascular conditions. With a robust pipeline of drugs, Ionis is particularly noted for its unique antisense technology, which allows for precise modulation of gene expression. This innovative approach has led to significant milestones, including the approval of several groundbreaking therapies. Ionis Pharmaceuticals continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and a commitment to advancing the field of genetic medicine, making it a notable force in the biopharmaceutical landscape.

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35

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

Ionis Pharmaceuticals's score of 35 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ionis Pharmaceuticals reported total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 5,146,000 kg CO2e, reflecting a 6% reduction from the previous year's emissions of about 5,483,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 2 emissions, primarily from purchased electricity, accounted for about 2,530,000 kg CO2e in 2024, down from approximately 2,788,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Ionis has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a notable decrease in emissions across both scopes. The company aims to continue this trend, focusing on further reductions in its GHG emissions. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at about 4,870 kg CO2e per employee in 2024, indicating a proactive approach to sustainability within its operations. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals is actively working towards its climate commitments by implementing strategies that lead to measurable reductions in carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
2,566,000,000
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Scope 2
2,052,000,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ionis Pharmaceuticals 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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