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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.

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31

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Cognex's score of 31 is higher than 90% 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 emissions at 2,680,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded total emissions of around 2,980,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 278,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 2,702,000 kg CO2e. Cognex has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and commitment. The company’s emissions intensity, measured as carbon emissions per million dollars of revenue, has shown fluctuations, with a reported carbon intensity of approximately 0.00304 metric tons CO2e per million dollars in 2022. Cognex's climate commitments and strategies remain vague, with no specific pledges or targets outlined in the available data. As the company continues to operate in a climate-conscious industry, further transparency regarding its emissions reduction strategies would be beneficial.

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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. 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
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