PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Over 20% (South Plainfield research center)
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Patients
- People
- Community
- Values
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Installed charging stations for electric vehicles at corporate headquarters.
- Replaced lightbulbs with LED lighting in all corporate headquarters buildings.
- Installed filtered water coolers to encourage tap water use.
- Encouraged employee use of reusable items.
- Active "Green Team" committee for recycling and waste reduction.
- Over 20% of electricity at South Plainfield research center from wind power.
- Supported The Watershed Institute's environmental protection efforts.
- Formed a Global Environmental Community Team.
Social Achievements
- Launched a global Employee Relief Fund.
- Implemented a global onboarding program with an Onboarding Buddy program.
- Offered comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and more.
- Established a Global Outreach Steering Committee for company-wide volunteer and giving opportunities.
- Supported multiple organizations assisting patients with rare diseases with approximately $2 million in donations.
- Launched the STRIVE™ program, providing grants to patient advocacy organizations.
- Launched Insightful Moments™ community education series.
- Partnered with Invitae for no-cost genetic testing (PTC Pinpoint™).
- Implemented PTC Cares™ support program.
- Established a Sibling Program for Duchenne clinical trial patients.
- Supported Behind the Seizure® genetic testing program.
- Implemented a Compassionate Care program to increase access to treatments.
- Launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focusing on social and community issues.
- Donated school supplies and supported STEM education.
- Provided matching grants for disaster relief.
- Supported community organizations in Brazil and Colombia.
- Donated to support elderly and disadvantaged individuals in Dublin, Ireland.
- Launched the Talent Pipeline Program (TPP) for recent graduates.
Governance Achievements
- Implemented a Global Compliance Program with written policies, a Chief Compliance Officer, and a Compliance Committee.
- Launched a Compliance app for easy access to resources.
- Established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Implemented a confidential hotline monitored by a third party.
- Implemented cybersecurity program following NIST best practices.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
- Not disclosed
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Don Clifton Strength-Based Culture Award
- PTC Brazil certified as a Great Place to Work
- EuropaBio recognition for scientific breakthrough
- Multiple awards for Evrysdi®