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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

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11

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Cognex's score of 11 is higher than 80% 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

Cognex, headquartered in the US, reported its carbon emissions data for the years 2020 to 2022. In 2020, the company emitted approximately 2,980,000 kg CO2e, with 278,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,702,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In 2021, emissions slightly decreased to about 2,973,000 kg CO2e, comprising 293,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,680,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. By 2022, total emissions rose to approximately 3,060,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 297,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,763,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Cognex has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The company’s carbon intensity, measured in metric tons CO2e per million USD of revenue, was approximately 0.00367 in 2020, 0.00287 in 2021, and 0.00304 in 2022, indicating fluctuations in emissions relative to revenue. Cognex's commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company operates in an industry increasingly focused on sustainability, highlighting the importance of establishing clear climate commitments to align with global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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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.

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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. Cognex is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Cognex is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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