Healthcare
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ACAD)
Data as of July 16, 2026
Environment story
ACADIA discloses minimal environmental data. The company mentions hazardous materials use in R&D and manufacturing but provides no quantified Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions; no renewable energy percentage; and no net-zero target year. No major environmental controversies or litigation identified in filings. The company notes compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws but lacks verified decarbonization infrastructure investments. Absence of disclosed environmental metrics and targets results in a moderate score reflecting incomplete ESG transparency rather than active harm.
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Environmental, Health & Safety ComplianceCompany states compliance with environmental, health and safety laws and regulations governing use, manufacture, storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes.
Social story
ACADIA discloses limited social metrics. No CEO-to-worker pay ratio disclosed. No evidence of union-suppression activities, strikes, or labor litigation within 24 months. No leadership diversity percentages disclosed in 10-K. Supply-chain ethics: ACADIA relies on third-party manufacturers and CROs; pharmaceutical API sourcing from international suppliers including China noted as a supply-chain risk, but no specific human-rights audits or controversies disclosed. The company emphasizes talent attraction and retention but does not disclose structured DEI programs, pay equity analyses, or EEO-1 data. Absence of negative indicators and reference to personnel investment justify a moderate-to-good score, but lack of transparency on diversity and pay equity limits full credit.
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Personnel Attraction and RetentionCompany emphasizes ability to attract and retain highly qualified management, scientific, and commercial personnel in competitive biotechnology and pharmaceutical markets.
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Charitable GivingSG&A expenses include charitable donations to independent charitable foundations supporting Parkinson's disease patients.
Governance story
ACADIA discloses no dual-class share structure, indicating single-class voting equity (positive for governance). Board independence percentage not disclosed in 10-K excerpt. No evidence of lobbying to weaken climate or consumer-protection regulations disclosed. No active antitrust, consumer-safety, or financial-fraud regulatory proceedings mentioned. The company operates under SOX, SEC rules, and Nasdaq governance standards and notes significant compliance costs. Patent and IP defense activities noted. No shareholder derivative suits or SEC consent decrees identified in 10-K. Governance structure appears standard for publicly traded biopharmaceutical firm. Absence of major governance controversies and absence of disclosed regulatory proceedings support moderate-to-good score; limited transparency on board composition prevents higher rating.
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Regulatory and Compliance InfrastructureCompany maintains compliance programs for SOX, SEC regulations, Nasdaq standards, Dodd-Frank provisions, and cGMP/clinical trial regulations. Evaluates internal control effectiveness over financial reporting.
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Intellectual Property DefenseCosts incurred in filing, prosecuting, enforcing, and defending patent claims and other IP rights noted as material ongoing expense.
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