Bausch + Lomb Releases Annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Tuesday, May 2 2023 | 09 h 16 min | News, Press Release
Bausch + Lomb released its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the Company’s ongoing commitment to implement sustainable business practices and initiatives that support its stakeholders’ well-being.
“Integrating environmental sustainability, social impact and corporate governance into our daily operations and business strategy has been a fundamental priority at Bausch + Lomb for many years,” said Brent Saunders, chairman and CEO, Bausch + Lomb. “The dynamic and evolving nature of ESG presents several opportunities for improvement and growth, and we are proud to continue each year to build upon our ESG commitments.”
The Bausch + Lomb 2022 ESG report highlights the Company’s continued efforts to drive sustainable growth, foster innovation and create value for all stakeholders.
Key accomplishments highlighted in the 2022 ESG report include:
- Collecting more than 58 million units, or 356,000 pounds, of used contact lens, eye care and lens care materials through our ONE by ONE and Biotrue® Eye Care recycling programs since 2016;
- Reducing 800 tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide emissions) per year at our Rochester facility since installing a solar panel array;
- Completing more than 8,500 hours of cybersecurity training by our employees;
- Exceeding the Company’s Board diversity goal of 30 percent with 40 percent board diversity.
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