Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced air travel by 60% in 2022 compared to 2019
• Reduced road travel by 28% in 2022 compared to 2019
• Upgraded lighting to LED in facilities, reducing power usage by 127,000 kWh
• Recycled universal and electronic waste, including batteries, lightbulbs, and computers
• Sent hazardous waste for fuel blending, producing only 2.1 tons of waste in 2021

Social Achievements

• Achieved >90% colleague vaccination rate for COVID-19 without mandate
• Sponsored patient assistance programs (PAP) for uninsured patients and co-pay support programs for insured patients
• Supported patient advocacy groups through sponsorships, volunteering, and donations
• Engaged colleagues in “Aquestive Gives Back” events supporting local communities

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a comprehensive governance framework focused on transparency and accountability
• Adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Established four standing committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, and Science and Technology) composed solely of independent directors
• Maintained GMP certification across facilities following regulatory inspections

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing environmental impact of paper-based quality systems documents
• Balancing the needs of patients and investors in drug pricing

Mitigation Strategies

• Transitioned some quality system elements from paper to electronic records
• Engaged in patient assistance programs and provided significant discounts to payers and insurers to improve access to Sympazan
• Participated in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB

Certifications: GMP

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance
• Patient Focus

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint through hybrid work model
• Implemented green initiatives such as energy-efficient lighting and recycling programs
• Recycles universal and electronic waste, and solvent-based waste through fuel blending

Social Achievements

• Maintained a commitment to fair treatment and respect for all colleagues, prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and bullying
• Provided market-competitive pay and benefits, including incentive programs
• Prioritized employee health and safety through training and communication
• Spent nearly $60,000 supporting patient advocacy groups and approximately $120,000 attending conferences and medical events in support of allergy communities.

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a comprehensive governance framework focused on transparency and accountability
• Established a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Maintained robust quality management systems and transitioned from paper-based to electronic systems
• Established standing committees (Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance, Science and Technology) to oversee various aspects of the business

Climate Goals & Targets

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: SASB

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed