Becton Dickinson

Becton Dickinson

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Industry: Medical Technology and Equipment
Listing country: United States
Year added: 2018

Established in 1897, Becton Dickinson is a medical technology company headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, USA. The company operates its business through three main segments: BD Medical, which focuses on medical surgical systems and diabetes care; BD Life Sciences, which is dedicated to sample collection, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic systems; and BD Interventional, which specializes in a range of surgical, endovascular, urology, and critical care products. Among Becton Dickinson's portfolio of brands, some of the most significant include BD Alaris™, BD BACTEC™, BD Cato™, BD FACSLyric™, BD Pyxis™, and BD Vacutainer®. These brands are recognized for their reliability and innovation in the healthcare field. With a broad international reach, Becton Dickinson’s products and services are sold in numerous countries around the globe. The United States, China, Germany, Japan, and Brazil are considered important markets, but the company's influence extends far beyond these nations, encompassing a substantial international market presence. (Powered by AI)

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Becton Dickinson

Health refers to the proper functional state of a human body1. Around 2 billion (Bn) people globally lack access to basic medicines2. Over 100 million people end up in extreme poverty due to unaffordable out-of-pocket health expenses3. There are 4...

Ramee B. April 24th, 2024
16 ratings
Becton Dickinson

A gender-balanced workforce is represented by a 40-60% ratio of men and women1;pxii. Women’s underrepresentation limits their economic development, squanders human potential and leads to an unequal share of economic growth benefits2. Increasing ...

Renu R. February 13th, 2024
24 ratings
Becton Dickinson

Annually, the world generates 2 billion tonnes (t) of solid municipal waste1. About 40% of the waste generated globally is managed improperly, dumped, or openly burned, while only 14% is recycled2. Waste sent to landfills often contributes to glob...

Kanak _. January 30th, 2024
37 ratings
Becton Dickinson

In order to ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. On average, the stat...

Emmanuel J. October 28th, 2023
12 ratings
Becton Dickinson

About 785 million (Mn) people do not have access to basic drinking water services1, while 2.7 billion (Bn) people are experiencing water scarcity at least a month in a year2. The world's total water demand is 4,600 Bn m3 at present3. Prolonged wat...

Ajay A. February 12th, 2024
14 ratings
Becton Dickinson

Around 3.3 billion people are employed globally as of 20221. Job creation is vital for society, as well as for the economy2. It fuels economic growth as the spending of wages leads to higher consumer spending3. It reduces poverty by providing soci...

Feyisayo Favour F. August 17th, 2023
20 ratings
Becton Dickinson

Discrimination causes loss of self-esteem and confidence, hopelessness, and isolation1. An inclusive workforce can engage employees, leading a path to individual empowerment2;p6. People are discriminated against on various grounds such as race, et...

Feyisayo Favour F. April 10th, 2023
32 ratings
Becton Dickinson

Medical laboratories generate biomedical waste during body fluid examinations, which can be infectious waste, sharp waste, etc1;p3-4. Sharp waste includes items such as needles and glassware, while infectious waste includes items contaminated with...

Gift O. March 16th, 2023
10 ratings
Becton Dickinson

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG reductions of 7.6% are required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is causing ...

Feyisayo Favour F. March 6th, 2023
28 ratings
Becton Dickinson

Research and development (R&D) expenses are crucial to development that save lives1. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a widespread disease, with 170 strains, the most common being HPV16&18, causing 70% of cervical cancer globally2, 3. Studies show th...

Abdulmajeed V. January 30th, 2023
24 ratings

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