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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In 2023, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 162,475,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, primarily from stationary combustion, and 253,898,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, mainly from purchased electricity. The most significant contribution came from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e, with major sources including purchased goods and services (approximately 2,594,966,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (around 2,296,026,000 kg CO2e). BD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, BD aims for a 97% reduction per unit of sold product by 2050, using 2021 as the baseline year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the 1.5°C global emissions reduction pathway. BD has achieved a notable reduction of approximately 75% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to its 2008 levels by 2020, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability. The company also aims to be carbon neutral across its direct operations by 2040. All emissions data and targets are sourced from Becton, Dickinson and Company, with no cascaded data from parent organizations.
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2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 99,197,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 595,846,000 | 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 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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