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Coherent

Coherent, Inc., a leading player in the photonics industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates across major regions including Europe and Asia. Founded in 1966, the company has established itself as a pioneer in laser technology, serving diverse sectors such as industrial manufacturing, medical devices, and scientific research. Coherent's core offerings include high-performance lasers, laser-based systems, and advanced optics, all distinguished by their precision and reliability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous innovations in laser applications, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global market. With a commitment to excellence and a robust portfolio, Coherent continues to drive advancements in photonics, catering to the evolving needs of its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

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45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Ceramics 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Coherent's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Coherent's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Coherent reported total carbon emissions of approximately 346,077,000 kg CO2e, comprising 53,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 321,218,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which included 43,745,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 38,973,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 97,756,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. For 2022, Coherent's total emissions were about 249,728,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 34,714,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 282,335,000 kg CO2e. The company has set a long-term commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This ambitious target reflects Coherent's dedication to sustainability and climate action, aligning with industry standards for reducing carbon footprints. Overall, Coherent's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap towards significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

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Scope 1
35,523,000
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Scope 2
228,132,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coherent's primary industry is Ceramic goods, which is medium 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 Coherent is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Coherent 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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