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.
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Alcon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alcon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 204,978,000 kg CO2e, a decrease from about 233,482,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 256,010,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions data for 2021 indicated a combined total of about 309,083,000 kg CO2e, which included 81,151,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 227,933,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Alcon's emissions have shown a downward trend over the past few years, reflecting their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, such as those aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has not reported any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically includes indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Alcon's emissions data is sourced directly from Alcon Inc., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. The company continues to focus on sustainability, although further details on specific climate commitments or reduction initiatives are not available at this time.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alcon is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
