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Agios Publishes 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report– Report Highlights Company’s Focus on Red Blood Cell Health; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Strong Corporate Governance – – Aligns with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards for the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Industry and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) – CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in cellular metabolism and PK activation pioneering therapies for rare diseases, today announced the publication of its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides corporate sustainability disclosures for the period Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023. “As we continue to drive meaningful advances in red blood cell health for patients with rare diseases, ‘how’ we achieve our mission is just as important as ‘what’ we accomplish. Our ESG report is a shining reflection of our ‘how’ and a testament to the important contributions made by every function at Agios,” said Brian Goff, chief executive officer of Agios. “We firmly believe that our success is not only tied to milestones or financial performance, but is also intrinsically linked to doing what is right for patients, the communities we serve and live in, and society as a whole. I am grateful to our patients, employees, partners and all our stakeholders who collaborate with us on our shared journey to transform the landscape of rare diseases.” Key highlights of the report include:
Agios’ ESG program is overseen by its board of directors. The board receives updates on ESG and sustainability from the executive leadership team, including Agios’ chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chief people officer, as well as the leader of the cross-functional ESG working group made up of individuals representing the entire organization, including clinical development, market access, human resources, legal, information technology, facilities, technical operations and external communications. To learn more about ESG at Agios, read the full report here. About Agios Contacts: Investor Contact Media Contact |