Becton Dickinson and Co
Becton Dickinson and Co's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co 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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Becton Dickinson and Co has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 3 | 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 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 Becton Dickinson and Co's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Becton Dickinson and Co amounted to 549,074 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Becton Dickinson and Co decreased by 2.56%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Becton Dickinson and Co were 162,475 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Becton Dickinson and Co reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 20.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 253,898 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 386,599 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Becton Dickinson and Co reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Becton Dickinson and Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Becton Dickinson and Co use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Becton Dickinson and Co's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported 6,633,180 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Becton Dickinson and Co includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 12 in 2022, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,633,180 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 60.23% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 39.77% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Becton Dickinson and Co reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 192.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Becton Dickinson and Co 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Becton Dickinson and Co disclose?
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,594,966 tCO₂e (39.12%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,296,026 tCO₂e (34.61%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 590,970 tCO₂e (8.91%)
Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Becton Dickinson and Co’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 162,475 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,372 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Becton Dickinson and Co's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Becton Dickinson and Co's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.11 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Becton Dickinson and Co rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Becton Dickinson and Co among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Becton Dickinson and Co's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Becton Dickinson and Co reported a total carbon footprint of 7,182,254 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.23% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Becton Dickinson and Co's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 5.38%. a