- Supply chain disruptions
- Increased market price for RECs
- Increased hazardous waste due to disposal of expired raw materials, recalled product, and expired material relating to the COVID-19 pandemic
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-10 to 2022-09 reporting, Becton, Dickinson and Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.6M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 150.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 442.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 7.6M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
7.6M tCO2e/year
2021-10 to 2022-09
Renewable Energy
34%
of total energy
Waste
69.4K tons/year
2021-10 to 2022-09
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-10 to 2022-09)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 150.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 442.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 7.6M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-10 to 2022-09 | 7.6M tCO2e/year |
| 2018-10 to 2019-09 | 359.6K tCO2e/year (combined) |
| 2009 | 525.7K metric tons (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10 percent
- 34 percent of electricity came from renewable sources
- Established baseline emissions for significant sources of scope 3 emissions
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 40% by 2030
- Reduce nonhazardous waste by 50% by 2030
- Increase landfill diversion to 90% by 2030
- Increase recycling to 80% by 2030
- Reduce hazardous waste by 50% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030
- Reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030
- ESG desktop audits for strategic, preferred and critical suppliers by 2023; 90% of total spend reflected in completed supplier ESG desktop audits by 2025
- Partnering with strategic/preferred/critical suppliers to evaluate risk in Tier 2 by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Be carbon-neutral across direct operations by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeProduct ImpactResponsible Supply ChainHealthy Workforce and CommunitiesTransparency