Alcon AG
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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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). a
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. a
Alcon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
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. a b
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. a
What are Alcon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Alcon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 130,776 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 218,497 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
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. a b
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. a
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. a
Alcon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Alcon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Alcon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 74,202 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,992 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 9.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Alcon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Alcon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Alcon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 9.28 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.61 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Alcon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Alcon ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Alcon among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a