Alcon
Alcon, officially known as Alcon Inc., is a global leader in eye care, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Alcon is renowned for its innovative products in the ophthalmic industry, focusing on surgical and vision care solutions. The company’s core offerings include advanced surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye care products, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Alcon's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing vision correction and surgical precision. With a rich history and a focus on innovation, Alcon continues to shape the future of eye care globally.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alcon's score of 29 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Alcon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Alcon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 233,482,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 75,183,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 158,299,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Alcon has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were about 256,010,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions by 2023. Alcon's emissions data from previous years shows a trend of fluctuating emissions, with significant figures such as 327,882,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 380,680,000 kg CO2e in 2016. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, suggesting a need for further commitment in this area. Overall, Alcon's emissions profile reflects its ongoing efforts to manage and reduce its carbon emissions, particularly in Scope 1 and Scope 2 categories, while the absence of formal reduction targets indicates potential opportunities for enhanced climate action.
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Get Started| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 341,408,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 341,408,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 341,408,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alcon is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
