Bristol-Myers Squibb
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.
+41 vs industry average
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s score of 79 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 0
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Bristol-Myers Squibb's reported carbon emissions
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), a pharmaceutical preparation manufacturer headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 2.01 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the year 2024. This figure breaks down into approximately 206.73 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, with stationary combustion being the largest contributor. Scope 2 emissions, calculated on a market-based approach, were approximately 104.65 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions constituted the largest portion, totalling approximately 1.70 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the majority of this. In 2023, BMS's total emissions were approximately 2.12 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 208.53 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 158.45 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.75 billion kg CO2e. BMS has set ambitious climate commitments, including a goal to achieve Net Zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. More specifically, the company aims for net neutrality in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. Further demonstrating its commitment, BMS has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by 2033, using 2022 as a base year. The company is also working towards reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. In line with these goals, BMS aims to have 75% of its suppliers, by emissions, develop science-based targets by 2028, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2040
by 2040, achieve, globally, 100% electric vehicles in our co…
by 2040, achieve, globally, 100% electric vehicles in our corporate fleet, net neutral carbon emissions.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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