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Glass Products
US
updated 9 days ago

Bd

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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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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Glass Products 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Bd's score of 55 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bd's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 162,475,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 253,898,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has made significant strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to its 2020 goal of a 50% reduction, normalised to the Cost of Products Sold (COPS). BD has set ambitious climate commitments, including a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, and to achieve carbon neutrality across its direct operations by 2040. Furthermore, the company aims for a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, BD has committed to 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 reflect BD's commitment to the 1.5°C global emissions reduction pathway. The company is also focused on ensuring that 75% of its suppliers and customers have science-based targets by 2028, further extending its climate impact beyond its direct operations.

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158,622,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bd's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Bd is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Bd is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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