Bd
Becton, Dickinson and Company, commonly known as BD, is a global leader in the medical technology industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1897, BD has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company focuses on three primary business areas: BD Medical, BD Life Sciences, and BD Biosciences, offering innovative products and solutions that enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes. BD is renowned for its advanced medical devices, laboratory instruments, and diagnostic systems, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and safety. With a rich history of innovation, BD has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the first safety-engineered needle. As a trusted partner in healthcare, BD continues to maintain a strong market position, recognised for its contributions to improving global health standards.
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Bd's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 170,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 256,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, which accounted for around 6,630,000,000 kg CO2e, highlighting the extensive impact of their supply chain and product use. BD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, they have committed to achieving net-zero emissions across their value chain by 2050. This includes a long-term target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2050 and Scope 3 emissions by 97% per unit of sold product from a 2021 baseline. Notably, BD has achieved a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to their 2020 goal, which was initially set to reduce these emissions by 50% normalized to the Cost of Products Sold (COPS). Their targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their strategies contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. BD's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a clear focus on reducing their carbon footprint and engaging suppliers and customers in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 96,333,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 514,801,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 158,622,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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