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Cognex

Cognex Corporation, a leading player in the machine vision and industrial barcode reading sectors, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1981, Cognex has established itself as a pioneer in the development of advanced vision systems and software, catering to a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, and automotive. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Cognex offers a unique portfolio of products, including vision sensors, 3D vision systems, and deep learning software. These innovations enable businesses to enhance quality control, streamline operations, and improve productivity. Recognised for its cutting-edge technology, Cognex has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for automation solutions worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Cognex's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Cognex's score of 35 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Cognex's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Cognex reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,060,000 kg CO2e, comprising 297,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,763,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 2,973,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 293,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 2,680,000 kg CO2e. Cognex has set ambitious near-term climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by exploring more efficient replacements, including greener cooling solutions and improved HVAC controls. These initiatives are expected to be implemented between 2023 and 2025, reflecting the company's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint. Overall, Cognex's emissions data and climate commitments illustrate a commitment to sustainability and a strategic focus on reducing carbon emissions in the coming years.

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Scope 1
278,000
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000,000
Scope 2
2,702,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cognex's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Cognex is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cognex 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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