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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 20 days ago

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated Sustainability Profile

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Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated, commonly referred to as Bausch + Lomb, is a leading global player in the eye health industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1853, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and significant milestones, including the introduction of the first soft contact lens in the 1970s. Bausch + Lomb operates primarily in the ophthalmic products sector, offering a diverse range of core products such as contact lenses, lens care solutions, and surgical instruments. Their commitment to quality and advanced technology sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Bausch + Lomb has established itself as a trusted name in vision care, consistently achieving notable recognition for its contributions to eye health.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated's score of 40 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Bausch Health Companies Inc.

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies Inc., any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Bausch Health Companies Inc. has established various climate initiatives, including targets set through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated have not been disclosed. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Bausch & Lomb is expected to align with the broader climate strategies of its parent company, which may include efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories. Nonetheless, without specific data or targets, the details of these commitments remain vague. In summary, while Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated is part of a larger corporate family with climate initiatives, it currently lacks publicly available emissions data and specific reduction commitments.

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20222023
Scope 1
46,686,000
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Scope 2
50,513,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
19,260,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated'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 Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 41% last year and increased by approximately 41% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 21% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Waste Generated in Operations" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Waste Generated in Operations
100%

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated'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.

Bausch & Lomb Holdings Incorporated 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
Reduction Actions

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