Bd
Becton, Dickinson and Company, commonly known as BD, is a global leader in the medical technology industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1897, BD has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company focuses on three primary business areas: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Biosciences, offering innovative products and solutions that enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. BD is renowned for its advanced medical devices, laboratory instruments, and diagnostic systems, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and safety. With a rich history of innovation, BD has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the first safety-engineered needle. As a trusted partner in healthcare, BD continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to improving global health standards.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Bd's score of 58 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Bd's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,711,000 kg CO2e, comprising 169,951,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 255,695,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 6,715,433,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. BD has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, BD is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per unit of sold product by 2050. In 2019, BD's emissions were recorded at 359,570,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 155,567,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 240,093,000 kg CO2e. The company has made significant strides in its sustainability initiatives, aligning its targets with the 1.5°C global emissions reduction pathway. BD's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by its goal for 75% of its suppliers and customers to have science-based targets by 2028. This comprehensive approach underscores BD's dedication to reducing its environmental impact and contributing to global climate goals.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,333,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 514,801,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 158,622,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Bd is committed to some 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.
