Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, commonly known as Cooper Tire, is a prominent player in the tyre manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1914, the company has established itself as a leader in producing high-quality tyres for passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs, with a strong presence in North America and various international markets. Cooper Tire is renowned for its innovative approach to tyre design, offering a diverse range of products that prioritise performance, durability, and safety. The company’s commitment to quality has earned it a solid market position, with notable achievements including recognition for its environmentally friendly manufacturing practices. With a legacy spanning over a century, Cooper Tire continues to drive advancements in the tyre industry, making it a trusted choice for consumers worldwide.
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Cooper Tire, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2017 to 2020. In 2020, the company emitted approximately 143,059,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 422,595,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with no reported Scope 3 emissions for that year. This reflects a total of around 565,654,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. In 2019, Cooper Tire's emissions were approximately 155,059,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 431,355,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, alongside approximately 52,991,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, totalling around 639,405,000 kg CO2e for all scopes. The 2018 data showed similar trends, with Scope 1 emissions at about 144,156,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 422,073,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 54,949,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of about 621,178,000 kg CO2e. In 2017, Cooper Tire's emissions were approximately 139,456,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 465,275,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with no Scope 3 data available, resulting in a total of around 604,731,000 kg CO2e for the year. Despite these figures, Cooper Tire has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
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Scope 1 | 139,456,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 465,275,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Cooper Tire is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.