Alcon AG

Common Name
Alcon
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Instruments & Supplies
Employees
25,000
Ticker
ALC
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Alcon Inc. is a leading global company in the field of ophthalmology, specializing in the development and manufacturing of eye care devices and pharmaceutical products. Its primary purpose is to enhan...

Alcon's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Alcon completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Alcon has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Total Scope 1
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Insights into Alcon's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alcon amounted to 292,699 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Alcon decreased by 6.05%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.

Alcon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Alcon's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Alcon were 74,202 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

Has Alcon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Alcon's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.98%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Alcon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.3%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.

What are Alcon's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Alcon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,776 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 218,497 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.

Has Alcon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Alcon's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 17.75%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.

Compared to the previous year (2023), Alcon's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Alcon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.

What methodology does Alcon use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Alcon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.

Alcon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
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