Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Industry Group: Pharmaceuticals
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:VRTX
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. Vertex has diversified its portfolio through Casgevy, a gene-editing therapy for beta thalassemia and sickle-cell disease. Additionally, Vertex is evaluating small-molecule inhibitors targeting acute and chronic pain using nonopioid treatments, and small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Pharmaceuticals 82 out of 909
Universe
Global Universe 4370 out of 16009
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
16.8
Low
|
47 out of 909 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
19.3
Low
|
82 out of 909 |
Bristol Myers Squibb Co. |
21.2
Medium
|
110 out of 909 |
Amgen, Inc. |
22.6
Medium
|
143 out of 909 |
CSL Ltd. |
24.4
Medium
|
192 out of 909 |
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Exposure is Medium
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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