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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
US
updated 2 months ago

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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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.

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33

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.

34

Industry Benchmark

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s score of 33 is higher than 55% 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

Inherited from Alcon Inc.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Alcon Inc., any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Alcon Inc. has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Consequently, there are no documented reduction initiatives or commitments to report at this time. As a part of the broader industry context, Alcon Laboratories, Inc. is expected to align with emerging climate standards and practices, but specific details regarding their emissions or climate strategies remain unspecified.

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How Carbon Intensive is Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s 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.

How Carbon Intensive is Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Location?

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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.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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