Coloplast A/S
Coloplast's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Coloplast 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).
Coloplast has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. b | 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.  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 Coloplast's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Coloplast amounted to 48,941 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 Coloplast decreased by 8.44%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Coloplast's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coloplast's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Coloplast were 17,514 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Coloplast reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Coloplast's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.5%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coloplast's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.71%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Coloplast's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Coloplast reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 83 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 31,427 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Coloplast reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Coloplast's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coloplast 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coloplast's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Coloplast 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Coloplast use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Coloplast reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Coloplast's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Coloplast's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Coloplast reported 189,002 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 Coloplast includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Coloplast's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Coloplast's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Coloplast reported total Scope 3 emissions of 189,002 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 Coloplast reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Coloplast's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 17.78%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Coloplast's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Coloplast 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Coloplast disclose?
In 2024, Coloplast reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Coloplast's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Coloplast's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 152,045 tCO₂e (80.45%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 25,601 tCO₂e (13.55%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 6,841 tCO₂e (3.62%)
Coloplast's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Coloplast’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Coloplast reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,514 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,038 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 4.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Coloplast's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Coloplast's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Coloplast reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 4.34 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.87 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Coloplast rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Coloplast ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Coloplast is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Coloplast's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Coloplast reported a total carbon footprint of 237,943 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.99% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Coloplast's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.43% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.21%. a