Coloplast Limited, a leading global healthcare company headquartered in the United Kingdom, specialises in innovative medical devices and services. Founded in 1957, Coloplast has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The company focuses on three main business areas: ostomy care, continence care, and wound and skin care, providing products that enhance the quality of life for individuals with intimate healthcare needs. Renowned for its commitment to user-friendly design and advanced technology, Coloplast offers a range of core products, including ostomy bags and catheters, that stand out for their reliability and comfort. With a strong market position, Coloplast has received numerous accolades for its contributions to healthcare, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in patient care.
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Coloplast Limited's score of 57 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coloplast Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Coloplast A/S, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. Coloplast A/S has set various climate initiatives that may cascade down to Coloplast Limited. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Coloplast Limited. The company has not reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or significant climate pledges. As part of its corporate family, Coloplast Limited may align with broader sustainability goals set by Coloplast A/S, which includes commitments to reduce emissions across its operations. However, without specific data or targets, the details of these commitments remain vague. In summary, while Coloplast Limited is part of a larger organisation with potential climate initiatives, it currently lacks specific emissions data and defined reduction targets.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 36,404,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 
| Scope 3 | 9,496,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
Coloplast Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased significantly since 2007, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Coloplast Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.