Responsibility

At Ardelyx, we foster a culture of responsibility that extends to every part of our business. We act on opportunities that reinforce our collective commitment to invest in our people and the communities we serve in order to build a more equitable and sustainable society. Ardelyx’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report details our dedication and progress toward this important work.

ESG Report

Determined to Make a Difference

Our Commitment to Patients

As a company dedicated to advancing patient care, Ardelyx is committed not only to setting new standards in product innovation, but also to setting new standards in patient engagement.

Our Commitment to Our Team

We believe that creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team culture is critical to attracting and retaining the top talent necessary to deliver on our mission and drive our long-term success.

Our Commitment to Environmental Management

We are committed to promoting environmental stewardship across our operations, and we recognize that we play a part in contributing to the health and safety of our communities.

Our Commitment to  Governance and Leadership

We believe good corporate governance is important to ensure that Ardelyx is managed for the long-term benefit of its stakeholders.

“At Ardelyx, we are dedicated and committed to being patient-centric in everything we do, from developing and commercializing new therapies to, then, ensuring patients who need our medications have access to them.”

— Laura A. Williams, M.D., MPH, Chief Patient Officer

“At Ardelyx, we are committed to cultivating and maintaining a rich culture for our employees strengthened by our diverse backgrounds, experiences, and personal journeys. Investing in our employees and our communities allows us to attract, engage, and develop our greatest asset – our people.”

— Mike Raab, President and CEO

“At Ardelyx, everything starts with the patient. Knowing there are patients waiting for important medicines we can offer to improve their lives keeps us grounded. It also inspires us to support the communities where our patients and employees live and work.”

— Justin Renz, Chief Financial & Operations Officer

“Our company is committed to upholding the highest standards of ESG responsibility, which extends not only to our internal operations but also to our supply chain organization.”

— Thierry Bilbault, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Technical Operations

“At Ardelyx, strong corporate governance is the foundation of our mission to deliver innovative therapies to patients. As we grow, we remain committed to transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible leadership, so that the patients who rely on our therapies can trust in both our science and our integrity.”

— Elizabeth Grammer, Esq., Chief Legal & Administrative Officer

Our Commitment to Compliance

We hold our employees, contractors and other representatives acting on our behalf to a high standard of business and professional conduct. Ardelyx has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and has established a comprehensive Compliance Program to deliver on this commitment.

To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, our Board of Directors also follows the procedures and standards for good corporate governance that are set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines and committee charters.

Our Compliance Program