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Medical Device Manufacturing
GB
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Coloplast Limited Sustainability Profile

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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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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Coloplast Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Coloplast A/S

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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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Coloplast Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Coloplast Limited's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Coloplast Limited's Location?

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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 Coloplast Limited is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Coloplast Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
75%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
12%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Business Travel
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Upstream Leased Assets
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Coloplast Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

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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