8%
Of our emissions are scope 1 & 2 (operational)
Reducing emissions
We strive to balance the wellbeing of both people and the planet, as we work to reduce the climate impact of everything we do.
Cutting on our carbon footprint
We’re working to minimise our climate impact – from the way we source raw materials for our products, to how our products and packaging are disposed of after they’ve been used.
By carefully mapping our emissions, we’ve identified the steps we can take to make the biggest difference. This includes phasing out natural gas, converting to electric vehicles, limiting business travel and air freight, and encouraging our suppliers to reduce their emissions.
This is how we plan to eliminate our operational emissions by 2030, as well as halving our remaining emissions.1 Watch the video below to find out more about our emissions reduction journey:
92%
Of our emissions are scope 3 (external)
See how we’re reducing our footprint
Our targets for scope 1 & 2
100%
Reduction in scope 1 & 2 emissions by 20301Since 2018/19, we’ve managed to reduce these emissions by 27%.2
100%
Renewable energy by 202583% of our energy already comes from renewable sources. We’ve been using 100% renewable electricity in our own operations since 2018/19.2
100%
Electric company cars by 2030Today, 11% of our company cars are electric.2
Renewable energy projects across our sites
Power Purchase Agreement in Denmark
From October 2023, we have benefitted from the renewable energy coming from the solar park in Denmark which was constructed as a result of the PPA.
Heat pumps in Nyírbátor
Our production site in Nyírbátor, Hungary, has reduced natural gas consumption by 67% since 2020/21 by replacing four natural gas boilers with electric heat pumps.
Solar panels in Minneapolis
At our site in Minneapolis, US, part of the renewable energy we use is produced by solar panels on the roof.
Scope 3 emissions
Scope 3 emissions are those produced upstream or downstream across our value chain. They include emissions generated when the raw materials we use are produced, when our products are transported to our customers, and when we travel for business.
Our targets for scope 3
50%
Fewer scope 3 product emissions by 20301These emissions are currently 3% lower than they were in 2018/19.2
10%
Less air business travel from 2018/19 and then freezeToday, we have 50% less business travel by air than we did in 2018/19, even though our company has grown across all geographies.2
5%
Limit on goods transported by airToday, 2% of our products are transported by air.2
- Based on 2018/19 levels.
- Coloplast Annual Report 2023/24