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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, commonly referred to as BMS, is a leading player in the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1887, the company has established itself as a pioneer in innovative medicines, particularly in oncology, immunology, and cardiovascular disease.
With a strong operational presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, BMS is renowned for its core products, including the groundbreaking cancer therapies Opdivo and Yervoy, which have transformed treatment paradigms. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving significant milestones in drug discovery and patient care. Bristol-Myers Squibb continues to shape the future of healthcare with its unique approach to addressing unmet medical needs.
+58 vs industry average
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has increased its overall emissions by 132% since 0
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, a US-headquartered Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing company, reported its latest carbon emissions for 2025 as approximately 1.84 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of around 210.25 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 64.26 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 1.57 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.95 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were about 2.27 billion kg CO2e, comprising roughly 213.51 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 112.59 million kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2, and around 1.94 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Bristol-Myers Squibb has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals. The company aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term targets include a 54.6% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2033 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, Bristol-Myers Squibb commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from fuel and energy-related activities by 54.6% within the same timeframe. The company also targets that 75% of its suppliers, by emissions covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution, will have science-based targets by 2028. Long-term, Bristol-Myers Squibb plans a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2022 base year, alongside a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions within the same timeframe.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
BMS commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.* *The target boundary includes biogenic land…
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54.6% reduction in Scope 2
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 54.6% by 2033 from a 2022 base year.* *The target bounda…
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
BMS also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.* *The target boundary includes biogenic land-rela…
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