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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Alcon's score of 29 is higher than 94% 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, comprising 75,183,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 158,299,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Over the years, Alcon has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with a notable decrease in total emissions from 341,408,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to the current figure, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, with Scope 3 emissions not specified in the latest data. Despite the absence of formal reduction targets or initiatives, Alcon's emissions intensity ratios indicate a focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations. Alcon's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and the company continues to align its practices with industry standards for climate action, although specific reduction commitments have not been outlined.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
