Cooper Companies, officially known as The Cooper Companies, Inc., is a leading global medical device company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established a strong presence in the eye care and women's health sectors, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in contact lenses and surgical instruments, Cooper Companies is renowned for its innovative products, including the popular CooperVision contact lenses, which prioritise comfort and eye health. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, solidifying its position as a market leader. With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life through advanced technology, Cooper Companies continues to set industry standards and drive growth in the medical device landscape.
How does Cooper Companies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Cooper Companies's score of 39 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Cooper Companies reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,155,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 15,691,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, amounting to a combined total of about 73,846,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, emissions were slightly lower, with Scope 1 at approximately 58,490,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 12,617,000 kg CO2e, leading to a total of around 71,107,000 kg CO2e. Cooper Companies has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade (2025). Additionally, the company is committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2021 baseline by 2030. These targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported by Cooper Companies. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 29,747,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 33,442,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Cooper Companies 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.

