Becton, Dickinson Unveils ESG Strategy for 2030
October 18 2021 - 9:59AM
Dow Jones News
By Chris Wack
Becton, Dickinson and Co. on Monday said it is implementing a
new strategy to advance environmental, social and governance
initiatives for 2030 and beyond.
Becton said it is prioritizing climate change through reducing
emissions and integrating climate impact considerations into its
business strategy, while also addressing the impact of its products
and resiliency of the supply chain. The company recently signed
onto the U.N.'s Race to Zero campaign, where it now joins the
largest alliance dedicated to achieving net zero carbon emissions
by 2050 or sooner.
Its 2030 goals include reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas
emissions 46% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline and achieving carbon
neutrality across direct operations by 2040. The company also
committed to set targets to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
The company also plans to reduce the environmental impact of its
product portfolio by addressing plastic and packaging material
consumption and the impact of plastics throughout its value chain
through considerations in product design.
Becton said it plans to report information around performance
and progress toward its ESG goals through its annual sustainability
report, in alignment with recognized external ESG reporting
frameworks.
The company said it continues in its commitment to help achieve
the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
October 18, 2021 09:44 ET (13:44 GMT)
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