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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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28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Health Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Alcon's score of 28 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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. This indicates a significant reduction in emissions, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability. Alcon's emissions are primarily classified under Scope 1 and 2, with no disclosed data for Scope 3 emissions. Over the past few years, Alcon's emissions have shown a downward trend, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 256,010,000 kg CO2e and 2021 emissions at approximately 309,083,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Alcon's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and the company continues to focus on reducing its carbon footprint as part of its broader environmental strategy.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alcon's primary industry is Health and social work services (85), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Alcon is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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