Cochlear

Cochlear, headquartered in Australia and operating within the furniture and other manufactured goods sector, has established several climate commitments.

Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2024, Cochlear reported total global emissions of approximately 6,036,000 kg CO2e. This comprised:

• Scope 1 emissions: approximately 856,000 kg CO2e
• Scope 2 emissions: approximately 2,183,000 kg CO2e
• Scope 3 emissions: approximately 2,997,000 kg CO2e (including approximately 14,418,000 kg CO2e for business travel).

In the previous year, 2023, total global emissions were approximately 6,326,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 916,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2,401,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 3,009,000 kg CO2e (including around 10,950,000 kg CO2e for business travel).

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Cochlear has set targets to reduce its environmental impact:

• Scope 1 and 2 Emissions: The company aims for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025, based on a 2019 baseline. Looking further ahead, Cochlear is committed to achieving net-zero emissions in its operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
• Scope 3 Emissions: Cochlear targets a 50% reduction in business flight-related emissions by Fiscal Year 2025, also against a 2019 baseline.

The company's sustainability reporting is detailed in its Annual Reports, accessible via provided document URLs. Missing data points in their reporting include Scope 3 purchased goods and services emissions.