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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BMS' first Virtual Power Purchase Agreement for accessing electricity from the Cattlemen Solar Park in Texas went online in 2024, contributing nearly 140,000 MWh of carbon-free electricity to BMS' U.S. footprint.
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BMS executed a 15-year 60 MW VPPA at Cattlemen Solar Park in Texas (online 2024) and a 145 MW VPPA at Blevins Solar & Storage Project (online expected 2026). Combined, these projects are intended to cover 100% of BMS' North American electricity consumption. BMS also owns and operates onsite photovoltaic assets across six facilities in the U.S., U.K., China and Netherlands (over 2 MW total). Goal: 100% purchased electricity from renewables by 2030.
sustainability_report p.48
BMS committed to procure 100% of purchased electricity from renewables by 2030.
sustainability_report p.46
Increase due to enhanced data collection accounting for commercialization paid services.
sustainability_report p.66
In May 2024, BMS announced its ASPIRE (Accessibility, Sustainability, Patient-centric, Impact, Responsibility and Equity) program, a 10-year strategy to reach more than 208,000 patients in LMICs per year by 2033.
sustainability_report p.17
In July 2024, BMS' near-term and Net-Zero goals were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). BMS committed to reach Net-Zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050 from a 2022 baseline year, reduce Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 (FERA) emissions by 54.6% by 2033, and engage 75% of suppliers by emissions in setting science-based targets by 2028.
sustainability_report p.47
Collaborating with 10 key logistics partners, BMS transitioned from spend-based to distance- and fuel-based methods for Scope 3 transportation emissions, enhancing accuracy.
sustainability_report p.53
BMS committed by 2040 to transform to 100% electric vehicles in commercial fleet, implement water stewardship across operations, and achieve zero waste to landfill.
sustainability_report p.46
BMS' state-of-the-art R&D site in Cambridge Crossing, Massachusetts received LEED Platinum certification, the first BMS building at this highest level.
sustainability_report p.50
BMS committed to engage 75% of suppliers by emissions in their development of science-based and science-aligned targets by 2028, covering purchased goods and services, capital goods, and upstream transportation and distribution.
sustainability_report p.46
The report does not describe deployment of durable carbon removals (DAC, BECCS, biochar). BMS' Net-Zero by 2050 commitment is described as achieved through 54.6% Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 FERA reductions by 2033 and value chain engagement, rather than via removal credits.
sustainability_report p.46
Established enterprise Plastics Management Task Force in June 2024. Switched most New Jersey sites from landfill to waste-to-energy; Aichi Japan from waste to recycling using RDF. CIRSUB consortium in Netherlands pilots recycling of single-use pharma bags. Refurbished/recycled 26,000+ workplace devices and 14,000+ enterprise units in 2024; ~8.50 metric tons of materials recycled. Zero-waste-to-landfill target by 2040.
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BMS redefined its Water Equity Goal by 2040, defining measurable goals and timelines to implement water stewardship across operations, including Alliance for Water Stewardship standards at sites in stressed watersheds.
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BMS implemented twin-deck vehicle solutions and co-loading dual-temperature trucks in Europe to halve trips; direct receipts in U.S. eliminated transfers through distribution centers. Transitioned 10 key logistics partners from spend-based to distance- and fuel-based emissions methods. Commercial fleet target: 100% EVs by 2040.
sustainability_report p.53
Over 2023-2024, BMS focused on 21 active pharmaceutical ingredients and reduced Process Mass Intensity by 42% on average, eliminating more than 3,700 metric tons of chemical waste. Base Metals Initiative replaces palladium with earth-abundant metals like nickel; one project increased yield from 20.8% to 37.2% while reducing PMI from 1,783 to 376.
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BMS adopted global My Green Lab certification aligned with UN Race to Zero. By December 2024, 47 labs participated across 12 global sites reaching 450+ scientists; 21 labs officially certified. Specimen Library won 2024 Freezer Challenge award for cold-storage energy efficiency.
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BMS deployed an enterprise Automatic Fault Detection & Diagnostics (AFDD) platform at eight major sites to continuously optimize utility equipment. Won Energy Star 'Top Project of the Year' for chiller plant optimization at three sites and 'Partner of the Year: Sustained Excellence' for energy management. Devens, MA implemented chiller plant optimization with adaptive algorithms and variable frequency drives.
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BMS launched its Supplier Decarbonization Accelerator in September 2024 with webinars and roundtables attended by over 140 suppliers. As of 2024, 23.6% of global procurement spend (50% of engaged spend) is with suppliers having SBT targets set. BMS participates in CDP Supply Chain program with ~240 suppliers (96% response rate), Energize (230+ suppliers), MGL Converge (50+ suppliers) and Manufacture 2030 Activate. Target: engage 75% of suppliers by emissions by 2028.
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