Alcon
Alcon, officially known as Alcon Inc., is a global leader in eye care, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1945, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Alcon is renowned for its innovative products in the ophthalmic industry, focusing on surgical and vision care solutions. The company’s core offerings include advanced surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye care products, distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Alcon's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing vision correction and surgical precision. With a rich history and a focus on innovation, Alcon continues to shape the future of eye care globally.
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Alcon's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Alcon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 204,978,000 kg CO2e, which includes both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This marks a reduction from 2023, where emissions were about 233,482,000 kg CO2e, and from 2022, which saw emissions of approximately 256,010,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Alcon's emissions data is sourced directly from Alcon Inc., with no cascaded data from a parent or related organization. The company has not specified any Scope 3 emissions in its reporting. The emissions intensity ratio for purchased energy has been reported, indicating a focus on energy efficiency, with values of 0.064 in 2024, 0.078 in 2023, and 0.092 in 2022. Overall, Alcon's emissions reflect a trend of decreasing carbon output over the past few years, aligning with broader industry efforts to address climate change. However, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further commitments may be necessary to enhance their sustainability strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Alcon is not participating in any 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.
