Coloplast
Coloplast A/S, a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Denmark (DK), specialises in innovative medical devices and services for individuals with intimate healthcare needs. Founded in 1957, Coloplast has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on areas such as ostomy care, continence care, and wound and skin care. The company is renowned for its commitment to user-friendly products, including advanced ostomy bags and continence management solutions that enhance the quality of life for patients. Coloplast's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in product innovation and patient support services. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, Coloplast continues to make significant strides in the healthcare industry, ensuring that individuals receive the best possible care.
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Coloplast's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Coloplast reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 223,305,000 kg CO2e, comprising 17,514,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 31,427,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 205,708,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 219,118,000 kg CO2e. Coloplast has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 100% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2025. For Scope 3 emissions, Coloplast targets a 50% reduction per product manufactured by FY2030, also from a FY2019 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. Coloplast's emissions intensity metrics indicate a focus on reducing emissions relative to revenue and product output, with Scope 1 and 2 emission intensity per revenue reported at 0.0009 DKK per unit in 2023. The company continues to prioritise sustainability in its operations, reflecting its commitment to environmental responsibility within the healthcare sector.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 15,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,398,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 |
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