Coherent Corp
Coherent's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Coherent 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).
Coherent has also provided a category-level breakdown for 6 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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Market-Based | 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 |
Location-Based | 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 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.  | 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 Coherent's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coherent amounted to 353,640 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coherent increased by 2.19%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Coherent's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coherent's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Coherent were 49,811 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Coherent reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Coherent's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 40.22%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coherent's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Coherent's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Coherent reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,681 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 303,829 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Coherent reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Coherent's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 13.07%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coherent's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coherent 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Coherent use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Coherent reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Coherent's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Coherent's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Coherent reported 1,027,934 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 2024 disclosure of Coherent includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 3 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Coherent's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coherent's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Coherent reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,027,934 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coherent's Scope 3 emissions increased by 469.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Coherent disclose?
In 2024, Coherent reported emissions for 6 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 Coherent's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Coherent's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 679,274 tCO₂e (66.08%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 105,636 tCO₂e (10.28%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 104,815 tCO₂e (10.2%)
Coherent's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Coherent’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Coherent reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,811 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,708 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Coherent's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Coherent's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Coherent reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.58 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.99 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Coherent rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Coherent ranked 22 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Coherent among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Coherent's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Coherent reported a total carbon footprint of 1,381,574 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 162.38% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Coherent's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 74.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.99%. a