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Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc., commonly known as Alcon, is a leading global eye care company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1945, Alcon has established itself as a pioneer in the ophthalmic industry, focusing on surgical and vision care products. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is dedicated to enhancing sight through innovative solutions. Alcon's core offerings include advanced surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye care products, all designed to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. Notably, Alcon is recognised for its cutting-edge technologies in cataract and refractive surgery, positioning it as a market leader. With a commitment to research and development, Alcon continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in eye care worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 100% 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 Laboratories, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Alcon Laboratories, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets. Without concrete figures or commitments, it is unclear how the company is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action. In the absence of detailed emissions data, it is essential to monitor Alcon's future initiatives and commitments to understand their role in sustainability and climate responsibility within the healthcare industry.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s primary industry is Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Laboratories, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. 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
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Climate Action 100
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