At BD, we view sustainability as a portfolio of complementary initiatives and actions that help us achieve our Purpose of advancing the world of health™. We see the modern social and environmental challenges our world faces as opportunities to make a difference while strengthening our company.

OUR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY

We address a range of challenges in our industry while helping to make a difference on relevant issues that affect society and the planet. Our 2030+ sustainability strategy focuses on five impact areas and will ensure we remain focused on shared value creation—meaning how we address unmet societal needs through business models and initiatives that also contribute to the commercial success of BD.

OUR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

	Climate Change Minimize our contribution to global emissions and utilize our capabilities to address unmet health needs for climate-vulnerable populations. We are committed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% by 2030 (from a 2019 baseline) and to be carbon neutral across direct operations by 2040. This science-based target is aligned with 1.5⁰C global emissions reduction pathway.
	Product Impacts Reduce the environmental impact of our portfolio and address the sustainability needs of our customers.
	Supply Chain Resilience Create a supply chain adaptable to disruption and able to contribute to strong environmental and social performance.
	Healthy Workforce Maintain a healthy and thriving workforce that cultivates our culture of inclusion, safety and well-being.
	Transparency Invite trust by establishing the company as honest and credible in our performance related to environmental, social and governance issues relevant to our business.

HOW ARE WE MAKING PROGRESS REAL?

The BD WAY, our cultural foundation, guides our everyday actions and this does not apply just to the way we do business—but also to the ways we give back to the local and global community.

WE THRIVE ON INNOVATION

Innovation is vital to us, whether that’s creating a smart device ecosystem for a better picture of both patients and care trends, or understanding and optimizing medication management throughout a hospital system, or using new technology to further minimize the invasiveness of a procedure.

WE DO WHAT IS RIGHT

By giving our time, our talent and our resources through philanthropic and charitable efforts, we seek to improve global health standards and access to healthcare for all communities worldwide.

WE ARE ALL ACCOUNTABLE

We work across the value chain to minimize environmental impact and maintain resilient global operations​. With BD Sustainable Capital Fund, our sites can run various projects related to energy, water or waste.

WE EMPOWER OUR PEOPLE

We foster a purpose-driven culture that supports an inclusive and diverse workplace and community engagement. Joining BD means various opportunities for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including volunteering in order to improve health systems, delivery, and care.

To review the 2019 Sustainability report and 2019 Climate Change Management report, click here.