- Supply chain challenges leading to discontinuation of SilSoft™ lenses in Europe.
- Managing evolving cybersecurity and data privacy threats.
Bausch + Lomb Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bausch + Lomb Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 49.9K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 49.9K metric tons CO2e; Scope 2: 65.5K metric tons CO2e (location-based) 51990 metric tons CO2e (market-based). 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
49.9K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
1.2K megaliters
2023
Waste
27.1K metric tons
2023
Energy Use
1.5K terajoules
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 49.9K metric tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 65.5K metric tons CO2e (location-based) 51990 metric tons CO2e (market-based) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 49.9K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 106.7K metric tons CO2e |
| 2020 | 108.1K metric tons of CO2e (2020) |
| 2019 | 528.1K tCO2e/year (2018 data) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 96.4% of purchased electricity at Waterford, Ireland site was renewable.
- Generated nearly 70 MWh of electricity from roof-mounted solar panels at Munich, Germany site.
- Expanded solar arrays in Rochester and Aubenas, France, producing an additional 200 MWh of solar energy.
- Began construction on a second combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Waterford, expected to produce 3.3 megawatts of electricity.
- Woodruff, South Carolina distribution center earned ISO 14001:2015 certification.
- Kingston, U.K., data center reduced energy requirement by 120 kilowatt hours per day, saving approximately $45,000 annually.
- Aubenas site installed a new autoclave with water recirculation, reducing water consumption by 90%.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Business ConductCybersecurity and Data PrivacyManagement of Relationships With SuppliersProduct Development, R&D, Investment and InnovationClimate ChangeEnergyMicroplasticsResource Inflows, Including Resource UseResource Outflows Related to Products and ServicesWasteCompensation and BenefitsPersonal Safety of Consumers and/or End-UsersEqual Treatment and Opportunities for All (Own Workforce)Equal Treatment and Opportunities for All (Workers in the Value Chain)Talent Attraction, Engagement and RetentionHealth and Safety (Own Workforce)DiversityCommunities’ Economic, Social and Cultural RightsTraining and Skills Development (Own Workforce)Information-Related Impacts for Consumers and/or End-UsersWorking Conditions (Own Workforce)Social Inclusion of Consumers and/or End-Users