Social Impact and Sustainability
Alcon aspires to improve lives, strengthen communities and create long-term value by innovating products that improve sight so that everyone can See Brilliantly.
At Alcon, we believe that improving sight can be life changing, and we’re dedicated to creating best-in-class products that enhance the lives of patients, empower surgeons and improve communities worldwide. We invite you to explore our report, website and stories to see how our culture of innovation and continuous improvement helps bring quality eye care to all.
Charles Herget, VP - Social Impact & Sustainability
Our Purpose and Strategy
Alcon pursues a vision for the world in which all people have access to high-quality eye care. We innovate boldly, expand training, and build eye care infrastructure, while reducing our environmental impact around the world.
Brilliant Lives
With our partner organizations, we enable communities to access critical eye care services.
Read more about our Corporate Giving.
Our 2024 Highlights
2M+
Phaco procedures are performed worldwide through our Phaco Development Program.
30K+
Children vision screenings conducted by trained Alcon associate volunteers.
~$42M
In product and monetary donations through the Alcon Cares program and the Alcon Foundation.
Brilliant Innovation
Our talent from around the world innovates world-class products that change lives.
Our 2024 Highlights
$876M+
Invested in Research and Development
37
New product approvals in major markets
70+
Pipeline products are under development
Brilliant Planet
We care for our planet by focusing on reducing emissions and waste.
Our 2024 Highlights
12.2%
Decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2023.
96.7%
Landfill diversion rate from manufacturing sites and distribution centers.
34
Energy-saving projects completed saving ~54,200 GJ of energy.
Foundational to Our Strategy
World-Class Talent, Inclusive Culture, Safety, Ethics and Integrity, Strong Governance
FEATURED STORY
Transforming Eye Care Through Sustainability: The GreenIST Initiative
At Alcon, sustainability represents our dedication to operating responsibly and thoughtfully. Across the organization, we are working to address environmental and sustainability policies and strategies in each aspect of the business. A shining example of this is Green Innovations Surgical Team (GreenIST)—a grassroots initiative that began within Alcon’s surgical division, focused on empowering associates to drive sustainable innovation.
Recognition and Awards
