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.
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Coloplast’s score of 70 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medical Device Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Medical Device Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 32% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Coloplast's reported carbon emissions
Coloplast, a company in the medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks industry (33) headquartered in DK, reported approximately 223.3 million kg CO2e in total emissions for the 2024 reporting year. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
In the 2023 reporting year, Coloplast's total emissions were approximately 219.1 million kg CO2e. This includes approximately 21.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, around 32.2 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 197.8 million kg CO2e for Scope 3. A significant portion of Scope 3 emissions stems from purchased goods and services, amounting to approximately 148.3 million kg CO2e, and upstream transportation and distribution at roughly 21.6 million kg CO2e.
Coloplast has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for a 100% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a base year of 2018/19. Additionally, Coloplast is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 50% per product manufactured by 2030, also from a 2018/19 base year. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Coloplast also aims to source 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2025, and is transitioning its company car fleet to electric vehicles, targeting 100% electric by 2030. As of the 2023 reporting year, Coloplast had already achieved 100% renewable electricity for its operations since 2018/19.
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Coloplast’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2030
100% reduction in all scopes
Coloplast commits to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2030 from a 2018/19 base year.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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