Bristol Myers Squibb — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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In July 2024, BMS received SBTi validation for near-term and Net-Zero science-based targets. Commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 & 2 plus Scope 3 FERA emissions by 54.6% by 2033 from 2022 baseline, engaging 75% of suppliers by emissions on SBTs by 2028, and Net-Zero across value chain by 2050.
sustainability_report p.47
In May 2024, BMS launched ASPIRE — a 10-year strategy to advance access in low- and middle-income countries, targeting >208,000 LMIC patients per year by 2033.
sustainability_report p.17
BMS' mission, vision and values align with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 13.
sustainability_report p.4
Apex Companies LLC provided independent limited assurance over Scope 1, 2 (location & market), Scope 3 categories 1-7, 9, 12, 15, biogenic emissions, energy, and water data for 2024.
sustainability_report p.80
Collaborating with 10 key logistics partners, BMS transitioned from spend-based to distance- and fuel-based methods for Scope 3 transportation emissions calculations to enhance accuracy.
sustainability_report p.53
First Virtual Power Purchase Agreement at Cattlemen Solar Park in Texas (60 MW) came online in 2024, delivering ~140,000 MWh of carbon-free electricity, driving renewable electricity share from 11% to 44%.
sustainability_report p.48
BMS redefined its Water Equity Goal by 2040, committing to implement Alliance for Water Stewardship standards at sites in stressed watersheds, set near-term volumetric reduction goals, and complete water footprint of supply chain.
sustainability_report p.55
Target to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040. Also committed to 100% EV commercial fleet by 2040.
sustainability_report p.46
BMS' Cambridge Crossing R&D site in Massachusetts received LEED Platinum certification — the first BMS building at this highest level.
sustainability_report p.50
BMS received ENERGY STAR's highest honor, Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence award, plus Top Project of the Year for chiller plant optimization.
sustainability_report p.48
BMS targets 100% purchased renewable electricity by 2030. Executed a 15-year 60 MW VPPA at Cattlemen Solar Park in Texas (online 2024, delivering ~140,000 MWh) and a 145 MW VPPA at Blevins Solar & Storage Project in Falls County, Texas (expected online 2026). Together these are intended to cover 100% of BMS' North American electricity. Owns and operates on-site PV at six facilities in US, UK, China and Netherlands totaling over 2 MW. Renewable electricity share rose from 11% in 2023 to 44% in 2024.
sustainability_report p.48
The report does not describe any durable carbon removals program (DAC, BECCS, biochar, soil carbon) or offsets retired. Net-Zero by 2050 strategy is anchored on absolute Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 FERA reductions (54.6% by 2033) and supplier engagement, rather than removals or offsets.
sustainability_report p.46
BMS executed numerous energy efficiency projects in 2024 using an Automatic Fault Detection & Diagnostics (AFDD) software platform deployed at eight major sites. Devens MA chiller plant optimization (variable frequency drives, adaptive optimization) won ENERGY STAR Top Project of the Year. Two sites earned ENERGY STAR certification.
sustainability_report p.48
BMS committed to transform to 100% electric vehicles in its commercial fleet by 2040. Scope 1 mobile combustion in 2024 was 28,332 tCO2e.
sustainability_report p.46
Over 2023–2024 BMS focused on 21 active pharmaceutical ingredient campaigns and reduced PMI by an average 42%, eliminating over 3,700 metric tons of chemical waste (solvents, water, reagents). Base Metals Initiative replaces palladium with earth-abundant nickel/cobalt; one project reduced PMI from 1,783 to 376.
sustainability_report p.57
BMS launched a Supplier Decarbonization Accelerator in September 2024 with webinars and roundtables engaging 140+ suppliers. Participates in Energize (230+ suppliers engaged on renewable PPAs), Manufacture 2030 Activate (API external manufacturers focusing on green heat and solvent recovery), and My Green Lab Converge (50+ suppliers). CDP Supply Chain disclosure expanded to ~240 suppliers with 96% response rate; 63% of respondents have science-based targets.
sustainability_report p.58
Implemented twin-deck vehicles in Europe to halve trucks used, co-loading biological & pharmaceutical products in dual-temperature/twin-deck trucks, and direct receipts in US (eliminating distribution-center transfers). Transitioned 10 key logistics partners from spend-based to distance/fuel-based Scope 3 emissions methodology.
sustainability_report p.53
By December 2024, 47 labs across 12 global sites participated in My Green Lab certification covering 450+ scientists. The Specimen Library won a 2024 Freezer Challenge award. Aligned with UN Race to Zero campaign.
sustainability_report p.56