Coloplast
Coloplast A/S, a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark (DK), specialises in innovative medical devices and services for individuals with intimate healthcare needs. Founded in 1957, Coloplast has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on areas such as ostomy care, continence care, and wound and skin care. The company is renowned for its commitment to user-friendly products, including advanced ostomy bags and continence management solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients. Coloplast's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product innovation and patient support services. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, Coloplast continues to make significant strides in the healthcare industry, ensuring that individuals receive the best possible care.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Coloplast's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coloplast's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Coloplast A/S reported total carbon emissions of approximately 197,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 21,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 21,670,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 158,200,000 kg CO2e, which arise from the entire value chain, including business travel and purchased goods and services. Coloplast has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, Coloplast targets a 50% reduction per product manufactured by FY2030, also based on the FY2019 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Coloplast's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, positioning the company as a responsible leader in the healthcare equipment and supplies sector.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 36,404,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Coloplast is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
