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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bd's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

57

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Bd's score of 57 is higher than 98% 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 globally. 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 company’s Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling about 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e, with the largest contributions from 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 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its 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. BD has made significant progress towards its goals, having already reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% relative to its 2008 baseline by 2020. The company’s initiatives align with the science-based targets necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bd's primary industry is Glass and glass products, which is medium 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
Reduction Actions

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