WE ACT
FOR CLEAR VISION
& CLEAN OCEANS
Let’s Create a Sustainable Future Together
We care about our plastic footprint and our daily impact, which is why at Alcon, we don’t just act for clear vision, but also for clean oceans. As a global leader in eye care, we take our responsibility to the planet seriously - for us and for you. Together, we are working towards a more sustainable future.
Together We Can Contribute to Preventing Plastic in Our Waters
With help from you and our partner Plastic Bank®, we are supporting the collection of ocean-bound plastic to offset the amount of plastic used in selected Alcon products* in more than 90 countries.
1 ton used = 1 ton collected
For every ton of plastic used to make Alcon PRECISION1™ and TOTAL™ family† of contact lenses, and Systane®†† eye drops* and their packaging, a ton of ocean-bound plastic waste will be removed from the environment and recycled.
*Applicable products only: PRECISION1™, TOTAL1™, Systane® BALANCE, Systane® COMPLETE, Systane® COMPLETE Preservative-Free, Systane® GEL DROPS, Systane® HYDRATION, Systane® HYDRATION UD, Systane® ORIGINAL, Systane® ORIGINAL UD, Systane® ULTRA, Systane® ULTRA Preservative-Free, Systane® ULTRA UD, Systane® ULTRA Twin pack
Together for Progress
You + Alcon + Plastic Bank
Together for Progress
You + Alcon + Plastic Bank
Making an Impact Today and Tomorrow
As a global leader in eye care, we believe we can make a real difference in reducing plastic pollution. For you, for us, and our planet.
Future
Taking immediate steps today set us on the right path to a sustainable future.
People
Our purpose is to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve.
Environment
Reducing our environmental footprint is an integral part of our long-term goals.
About Our Partner
Since 2013, Plastic Bank® has been enabling vulnerable communities with a path out of poverty by offering secure income and life-improving benefits in exchange for collected plastic.
Transparency is also key. Their blockchain-secured platform provides visibility and verification for every exchange of collected plastic.
How We’re Doing So Far
We’ve already more than doubled the amount of plastic collected since the beginning of our partnership in 2022.
Learn More About Products in the Collection Program
Alcon continuously strives for greater sustainability, setting ambitious targets like:
Sustainable
Products and
Services
90% reduction in material waste
Energy Efficiency
and Greenhouse
Gas Reduction
40 energy-saving projects completed
Operational
Waste Reduction
Zero manufacturing waste policy completed
Water
Stewardship
210 megaliters saved
†Net plastic neutrality is established by purchasing credits from Plastic Bank®. A credit represents the collection and conversion of one ton of plastic that may reach or be destined for waterways. Alcon purchases credits equal to the
weight of plastic from Systane® multi-dose preservative-free bottles, DROP-TAINER bottles and unit dose eye drop products in Australia, in collaboration with Plastic Bank®.
††Net plastic neutrality is established by purchasing credits from Plastic Bank®. A credit represents the collection and conversion of one ton of plastic that may reach or be destined for waterways. Alcon purchases credits equal to the weight of plastic from Systane® multi-dose preservative-free bottles, DROP-TAINER bottles and unit dose eye drop products in Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Nordics†, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, in collaboration with Plastic Bank®.
†Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland, in April-December 2023 in collaboration with Plastic Bank.
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