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Cooper Companies Sustainability Profile

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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.

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39

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.

30

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Cooper Companies's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Cooper Companies reported total emissions of approximately 73.8 million kg CO2e, comprising about 58.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 15.7 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company 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, Cooper Companies is committed to a 50% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from a 2021 baseline by 2030. In 2023, the total emissions were approximately 71.1 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 58.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 12.6 million kg CO2e (market-based). The company has shown a consistent focus on reducing its carbon footprint, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action. Cooper Companies' climate initiatives are not cascaded from a parent organization, indicating a direct responsibility for its emissions and commitments. The company continues to align its strategies with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.

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Scope 2
33,442,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Cooper Companies's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cooper Companies's primary industry is Medical Device Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cooper Companies'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 Cooper Companies is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cooper Companies'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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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