Cochlear Ltd
Cochlear's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Cochlear's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cochlear amounted to 2,931 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Cochlear decreased by 3.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Cochlear's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cochlear's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Cochlear were 951 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Cochlear reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cochlear's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 132.52%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Cochlear's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Cochlear's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Cochlear reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,980 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Cochlear reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cochlear's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 79.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Cochlear's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Cochlear 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Cochlear use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Cochlear reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Cochlear's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Cochlear's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Cochlear reported 66,616 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 2025 disclosure of Cochlear includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 1 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Cochlear's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Cochlear reported total Scope 3 emissions of 66,616 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
Has Cochlear reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 257.57%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions increased by 362.03%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Cochlear disclose?
In 2025, 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.
What are the main sources of Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Cochlear's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 25,303 tCO₂e (37.98%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 18,364 tCO₂e (27.57%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,980 tCO₂e (14.98%)
Cochlear's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Cochlear’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Cochlear reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 951 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,542 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Cochlear's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Cochlear's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Cochlear reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.62 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.25 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Cochlear rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Cochlear ranked 7 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Cochlear is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Cochlear's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Cochlear reported a total carbon footprint of 69,547 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 298.39% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Cochlear's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 2.85%. a