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.
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Bd's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 169,951,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 255,695,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 6,633,180,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions being the largest contributor. BD has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they have committed to achieving carbon neutrality across their direct operations by 2040. Their long-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050 and a 97% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per unit of sold product by 2050. Notably, BD has achieved a 75% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions normalized to the Cost of Products Sold (COPS) by 2020, surpassing their initial goal of 50%. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the 1.5°C global emissions reduction pathway. BD's emissions data and climate commitments are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that they are independently reported. The company continues to focus on sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its corporate responsibility strategy.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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