Ardelyx, Inc.
Industry Group: Pharmaceuticals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:ARDX
Ardelyx Inc is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative, first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. The company has a proprietary drug discovery and design platform. Its lead product candidate is tenapanor, which aims to reduce the absorption of dietary sodium and phosphorus for the treatment of kidney disease, irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, and hyperphosphatemia in patients with dialysis.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Pharmaceuticals 433 out of 850
Universe
Global Universe 10018 out of 15080
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Chengzhi Co., Ltd. |
26.9
Medium
|
304 out of 850 |
| Vcanbio Cell & Gene Engineering Corp., Ltd. |
27.6
Medium
|
360 out of 850 |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. |
28.5
Medium
|
413 out of 850 |
| Ardelyx, Inc. |
28.9
Medium
|
433 out of 850 |
| Arcus Biosciences, Inc. |
32.1
High
|
569 out of 850 |
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