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Coloplast A/S, headquartered in Denmark (DK), is a leading player in the medical industry, specialising in precision and optical instruments, as well as watches and clocks. Founded in 1957, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on innovative healthcare solutions that enhance the quality of life for individuals with intimate healthcare needs.
Coloplast is renowned for its core products, including ostomy care, urology, and wound care solutions, which are distinguished by their user-friendly designs and commitment to patient comfort. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering advanced materials and technologies that set industry standards. With a robust market position, Coloplast continues to be recognised for its dedication to research and development, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the medical instruments sector.
+43 vs industry average
Coloplast’s score of 75 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Medical Device Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Coloplast, a medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks company headquartered in Denmark, reported total carbon emissions of 223,305,000 kg CO2e in 2024. This includes 17,514,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 83,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 205,708,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In comparison, their 2023 emissions were 219,118,000 kg CO2e, comprising 21,282,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 32,170,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, location-based), and 197,836,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3).
Coloplast has set ambitious, SBTi-validated climate commitments. The company aims for a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using a 2018/19 baseline. They also commit to annually sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2025. Furthermore, Coloplast targets a 50% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per product manufactured by 2030, also from a 2018/19 base year. Their ambition is to achieve net-zero in Scope 1 and 2, and use 100% renewable energy by 2025. As of 2020/21, Coloplast had already reduced Scope 3 emissions by 10% per product. They also report using 50% less business travel by air than in 2018/19 and aim for 100% electric company cars by 2030.
2030
100% reduction in Scope 2
Coloplast A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 100% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Coloplast A/S also commits to c…
2030
100% reduction in Scope 1
Coloplast A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 100% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Coloplast A/S also commits to c…
2030
50% reduction in scope 3 total
Coloplast A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 100% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Coloplast A/S also commits to c…
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