In 2026, Cochlear completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Cochlear has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 997a | 951a | 856a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 2,089a | 1,980a | 2,183a | |
Location-Based | 13,103a | 13,591a | 13,503a | |
Total Scope 3 | 67,022a | 66,616a | 14,418a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0.6166a | 0.6166a | 0.5741a |
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In 2026, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cochlear amounted to 14,100 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cochlear decreased by 3.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2026, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cochlear were 997 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Cochlear's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 143.77%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Cochlear's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,089 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 13,103 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2025), Cochlear's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cochlear's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported 67,022 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2026 disclosure of Cochlear includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2025, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported total Scope 3 emissions of 67,022 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2019, Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 259.75%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2025), Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Cochlear's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
In 2026, the largest contributors to Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2026, Cochlear reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 997 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,617 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.62 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.95, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2026, Cochlear ranked 4 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Cochlear among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
In 2026, Cochlear reported a total carbon footprint of 81,122 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.04% decrease compared to 2025, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Cochlear's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.62% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 16.15%.a