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BD, officially known as Becton, Dickinson and Company, is a leading global provider of medical, precision, and optical instruments, as well as watches and clocks. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates across major regions, serving healthcare providers, laboratories, and industrial clients worldwide. Founded in 1897, BD has established a strong reputation for innovation and quality in its core product areas, including diagnostic systems, surgical instruments, and advanced medical devices.
What sets BD apart is its commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through precise and reliable instruments, often incorporating cutting-edge technology. With a history of key milestones and a prominent market position, BD continues to be a trusted name in the industry, recognised for its contributions to medical science and precision engineering.
+19 vs industry average
Bd’s score of 51 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
BD's latest reported Scope 1 emissions for 2025 were 178,772,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, their Scope 1 emissions were 181,949,000 kg CO2e, and in 2023, they were 168,954,000 kg CO2e.
BD has set Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. They aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by FY2050. As part of their near-term targets, BD is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, from a 2019 base year. Additionally, they aim for 75% of their suppliers and customers (by emissions covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, upstream transportation and distribution, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products) to have science-based targets by 2028. For long-term targets, BD commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year, and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97% per unit of sold product by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
2050
Becton, Dickinson & Company commits to reach net-zero greenh…
Becton, Dickinson & Company commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by FY2050.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Becton Dickinson & Company commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Becton Dickinson & Company commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
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