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Coopers Group AG's Climate Report
Submitted on 2026-06-23
| Edited on 2026-06-23
The SME Reporting Tool
Introduction *
Commitment and Targets *
Own Emissions *
Value Chain Emissions *
(optional)
Climate Solutions *
(optional)
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk *
(optional)
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
Version 3.0
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2025-12-31
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2025
1.2 Describe your business activities
*Coopers Group AG is a Swiss B2B staffing service provider specialising in qualified personnel for engineering, life sciences, IT, and pharmaceutical clients. Founded in 2010 with offices in Basel (HQ), Zurich and Bern. We are ISO 14001:2015 certified since 2024 and report our carbon footprint annually following the GHG Protocol, using the Small Business Carbon Calculator (Equipoise). Coopers is a member of swissstaffing and bound by the Swiss collective bargaining agreement for staff leasing (GAV Personalverleih). Following the legal merger of Coopers iET AG into Coopers Group AG effective 1 January 2026, all operational and reporting activities are now consolidated under Coopers Group AG.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*50
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.
*Parent company
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2024
2.1.2 Base year value
*256.02
2.2 Near-term target
*50% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*Coopers has joined the SME Climate Hub in 2024 and committed to reducing Scope 1+2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching Net Zero by 2050. Our internal climate roadmap (see "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026") sets a more conservative interim milestone of -25% by 2030 as a realistic first step for an SME with limited control over rented premises, with gradual tightening toward the -50% target. Current efforts focus on Bio-Erdgas (Basel), 100% renewable electricity (Zurich ewz.natur, Basel IWB), and gradual fleet electrification.
2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action
*Yes, the plan and action include scope 1+2
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*189000 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*27000 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*52.22 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*0.11 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*0.00 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
3.7.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period
*Climate strategy and planning,Switch to renewable electricity,Energy efficient buildings and offices,Transport and logistics,Sustainable land use, agriculture, and nature-based solution,Material circularity and waste reduction,Digital and technology-enabled solutions,Other company behavioural changes
3.7.2 Provide any additional details
*Coopers Group AG implements multiple measures to reduce Scope 1+2 emissions: (1) 100% renewable electricity at our two largest sites (Zurich: ewz.natur+pronatur, naturemade star certified; Basel: IWB standard 100% renewable). (2) Bio-Erdgas product at Basel headquarters (88'934 kWh/year, ~10% biogas share with CO2 credit). (3) Energy-efficient HVAC and LED lighting across all locations. (4) Gradual fleet electrification under feasibility assessment. (5) PRIMAKLIMA reforestation partnership for nature-based carbon sequestration. (6) Active waste reduction and recycling (paper, glass, metal, electrical equipment via Microtom IT-recycling). (7) Cloud-first IT infrastructure (Microsoft 365 with Swiss data residency) replacing on-premise servers. (8) 40% average home-office share reducing commuting emissions. All measures are formalised in our "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026" environmental policy and tracked via ISO 14001:2015 management system.
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Small Business Carbon Calculator
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*Calculations performed using Equipoise Small Business Carbon Calculator (SBC v2.0) via SME Climate Hub. Primary data for 2025 includes utility invoices from IWB Basel (electricity + Bio-Erdgas), ewz Zurich (electricity), and Erich Weber AG Bern (heating). The 2025 calculation was refined in June 2026 with corrected utility data, replacing earlier estimates.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*Yes
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Climate strategy and planning,Business travel and commuting,Supply chain engagement,Material circularity and waste reduction,Digital and technology-enabled solutions,Other company behavioural changes
4.2.2 Provide any additional details
*Coopers focuses on Scope 3 reduction through (1) the largest reduction lever: employee commuting (40% home-office share, encouraged train/public transport via expense policy); (2) supply chain engagement via mandatory ESG clauses in supplier contracts (see "Lieferantenvertrag inkl. Verhaltenskodex 2026" and "Sustainable Procurement Policy 2026"); (3) cloud-first IT strategy with Microsoft 365 replacing on-premise hardware (reduces Capital Goods and Purchased Goods footprint); (4) certified IT hardware recycling via Microtom AG; (5) waste separation and minimisation across all locations. Our largest Scope 3 category is "Purchased Goods & Services" (145 tCO2e, 69% of Scope 3), where supplier engagement is the key lever — most strategic suppliers are now contractually bound to our ESG standards.
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*No
4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?
*Small Business Carbon Calculator
4.5.1 Specify additional details
*Scope 3 emissions calculated via Equipoise Small Business Carbon Calculator (SBC v2.0), using a spend-based methodology for Purchased Goods & Services (Scope 3.1) and Capital Goods (3.2), and activity-based estimates for Business Travel (3.6) and Employee Commuting & Homeworking (3.7). Key categories: 3.1 Purchased Goods & Services (145.10 tCO2e, 55% of total Scope 3), 3.7 Commuting (40.48 tCO2e), 3.6 Business Travel (11.07 tCO2e), 3.3 Fuel & Energy-related activities (10.21 tCO2e), 3.2 Capital Goods (4.14 tCO2e), 3.5 Waste (<0.01 tCO2e). Coopers communicates its sustainability commitment to customers through EcoVadis assessments, customer-specific platforms such as the Lonza Green Project, and individual sustainability reporting requests.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*No
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*The Coopers Executive Board, consisting of two owner-managing directors, holds overall responsibility for the climate strategy. The Board approves the Environmental Policy ("Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026"), sets the long-term climate targets (-50% Scope 1+2 by 2030, Net Zero by 2050 in line with the SME Climate Hub commitment), and allocates the necessary resources. Operationally, the Quality & Process Management function implements the climate strategy, coordinates ISO 14001:2015 audits, reports on greenhouse gas emissions, and oversees compliance with the SME Climate Hub reporting requirements. The Executive Board reviews climate-related performance at least annually as part of the ISO 14001:2015 management review process.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place
*Coopers operates a structured climate governance process based on the ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System (in place since 2024). Key elements:
(1) Policy framework: The "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026" environmental policy, formally approved by the Executive Board, defines targets, responsibilities and measures across all four locations.
(2) Annual carbon accounting: Greenhouse gas emissions are measured annually following the GHG Protocol using the Equipoise Small Business Carbon Calculator (SBC v2.0) via the SME Climate Hub. Reports for 2024 and 2025 have been published.
(3) Management review: The Executive Board conducts an annual management review under ISO 14001:2015, evaluating environmental performance, target progress, audit findings, and adjusting the action plan as required.
(4) External validation: Annual surveillance audits by an independent ISO 14001 certification body. Coopers also participates in third-party sustainability assessments (EcoVadis, Lonza Green Project) which provide external benchmarks.
(5) Internal communication: Climate-related updates are communicated to all employees through internal channels. Sustainability documentation (policies, KPIs, emission reports) is centrally maintained and accessible for audits.
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*Yes - we have identified climate risks
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?
*Both operations and value chains
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.
*We\'ve started to prioritise climate risks,We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks,We\'ve Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:
*Coopers' approach to climate risk is structured but pragmatic for a KMU/SME context. Risk identification follows the ISO 14001:2015 framework and the Coopers Risikobewertung 2026 (Risk Assessment 2026), which prioritises risks by likelihood and impact. Identified key risks include: (1) dependency on landlord decisions for heating systems at three of four sites (mitigated by selecting low-carbon energy products where available, e.g., Bio-Erdgas Basel); (2) supply chain dependence on cloud and IT services (managed via ISO-aligned suppliers like Microtom and Microsoft 365 with Swiss data residency); (3) employee mobility patterns (mitigated through 40% home-office share and a train-first travel policy); (4) regulatory developments (Swiss revDSG, future climate disclosure rules, GAV Personalverleih). Adaptation measures are anchored in the Environmental Policy 2026 and continuously updated through annual ISO 14001 management reviews.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
Environmental responsibility is anchored in Coopers Group AG's corporate strategy through the formally approved "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026" (Environmental Policy 2026) and the ISO 14001:2015 certification held since 2024, which integrates continuous environmental improvement into our management system. Coopers committed to the SME Climate Hub in 2024 with the formal target of -50% Scope 1+2 emissions reduction by 2030 and reaching Net Zero by 2050. Environmental compliance and sustainability are part of the Executive Board's responsibility (Christian Biedermann and Denise Stuker), with Quality & Process Management operationally responsible for implementation and reporting.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Yes. Beyond direct emission reductions, Coopers actively contributes to broader climate progress through:
(1) PRIMAKLIMA partnership — long-standing cooperation with the German non-profit for reforestation and nature-based carbon sequestration projects;
(2) ISO 14001:2015 certification (held since 2024) — externally validated environmental management system audited annually;
(3) Customer climate transparency — participation in customer sustainability platforms such as the Lonza Green Project (engage50), EcoVadis sustainability assessments, and individual sustainability questionnaires from clients;
(4) Industry engagement — member of swissstaffing (industry association for staff leasing) bound by the GAV Personalverleih (collective bargaining agreement) which includes social and continuing-education funds (tempcare, temptraining);
(5) Internal awareness — regular employee communication on environmental progress and climate topics integrated into Anti-Phishing and broader sustainability awareness initiatives.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*024 was Coopers Group AG's first comprehensive carbon footprint year (256.02 tCO2e), establishing the baseline for our SME Climate Hub commitment. For 2025, the calculated emissions are 263.32 tCO2e — a marginal absolute increase of +2.8% despite continued business growth (revenue CHF 61.5 million in 2025).
Year-over-year changes:
Scope 1 Heating: -39% (from 56.74 to 34.46 tCO2e). This significant reduction reflects both improved data quality (transition from estimates to primary IWB and CSL invoices in June 2026) and the Bio-Erdgas product (10% biogas share with CO2 credit) at the Basel headquarters.
Scope 1 Vehicles: +28% (from 13.40 to 17.19 tCO2e), reflecting higher fleet activity.
Scope 2: stable at ~0.11 tCO2e, due to consistent renewable electricity sourcing (ewz.natur+pronatur Zurich, IWB 100% renewable Basel).
Scope 3.1 Purchased Goods & Services: +40% (from 103.82 to 145.10 tCO2e), driven by revenue growth.
Scope 3.5 Waste: down to <0.01 tCO2e from 5.51 in 2024, due to corrected, realistic waste quantities.
Scope 3.7 Employee Commuting: -9% (from 44.57 to 40.48 tCO2e), reflecting consistent home-office adoption.
Key context: The merger of Coopers iET AG into Coopers Group AG effective 1 January 2026 means all employees and activities are now consolidated under a single legal entity, simplifying future reporting. We expect further emission reductions in 2026 through refined data collection, the planned Logib pay-equity assessment, supplier engagement on ESG topics, and gradual fleet electrification under feasibility review.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Limited control over energy use in buildings,Reducing emissions from business travel,Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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Coopers Group AG's Climate Report
Coopers Group AG's Climate Report - 2025
Introduction *
1.1 End day of the reporting period
*2025-12-31
1.1.1 Reporting year
*2025
1.2 Describe your business activities
*Coopers Group AG is a Swiss B2B staffing service provider specialising in qualified personnel for engineering, life sciences, IT, and pharmaceutical clients. Founded in 2010 with offices in Basel (HQ), Zurich and Bern. We are ISO 14001:2015 certified since 2024 and report our carbon footprint annually following the GHG Protocol, using the Small Business Carbon Calculator (Equipoise). Coopers is a member of swissstaffing and bound by the Swiss collective bargaining agreement for staff leasing (GAV Personalverleih). Following the legal merger of Coopers iET AG into Coopers Group AG effective 1 January 2026, all operational and reporting activities are now consolidated under Coopers Group AG.
1.4 Number of employees on the end day of the reporting period
*50
1.4.1 Full-time equivalent (FTE) or headcounts
*Headcounts
1.5 Is this report being submitted on behalf of a parent company or a subsidiary? If so, please briefly explain the relationship.
*Parent company
Commitment and Targets *
2.1 Net zero target year
*2050
2.1.1 Base year
*2024
2.1.2 Base year value
*256.02
2.2 Near-term target
*50% of absolute scope 1+2 emission reduction from my base year by 2030
2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your net zero and near term targets.
*Coopers has joined the SME Climate Hub in 2024 and committed to reducing Scope 1+2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching Net Zero by 2050. Our internal climate roadmap (see "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026") sets a more conservative interim milestone of -25% by 2030 as a realistic first step for an SME with limited control over rented premises, with gradual tightening toward the -50% target. Current efforts focus on Bio-Erdgas (Basel), 100% renewable electricity (Zurich ewz.natur, Basel IWB), and gradual fleet electrification.
2.4 To reduce emissions in line with my commitment, my company has a climate action plan and is taking action
*Yes, the plan and action include scope 1+2
Own Emissions *
Energy consumption
3.2 Total energy consumption
*189000 kWh
3.3 Total renewable energy consumption
*27000 kWh
Scope 1 emissions
3.4 Scope 1 emissions
*52.22 metric tons CO2e
Scope 2 emissions
3.5 Location-based scope 2 emissions
*0.11 metric tons CO2e
3.6 Market-based scope 2 emissions
*0.00 metric tons CO2e
3.7 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
3.7.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 1+2 emissions in the reporting period
*Climate strategy and planning,Switch to renewable electricity,Energy efficient buildings and offices,Transport and logistics,Sustainable land use, agriculture, and nature-based solution,Material circularity and waste reduction,Digital and technology-enabled solutions,Other company behavioural changes
3.7.2 Provide any additional details
*Coopers Group AG implements multiple measures to reduce Scope 1+2 emissions: (1) 100% renewable electricity at our two largest sites (Zurich: ewz.natur+pronatur, naturemade star certified; Basel: IWB standard 100% renewable). (2) Bio-Erdgas product at Basel headquarters (88'934 kWh/year, ~10% biogas share with CO2 credit). (3) Energy-efficient HVAC and LED lighting across all locations. (4) Gradual fleet electrification under feasibility assessment. (5) PRIMAKLIMA reforestation partnership for nature-based carbon sequestration. (6) Active waste reduction and recycling (paper, glass, metal, electrical equipment via Microtom IT-recycling). (7) Cloud-first IT infrastructure (Microsoft 365 with Swiss data residency) replacing on-premise servers. (8) 40% average home-office share reducing commuting emissions. All measures are formalised in our "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026" environmental policy and tracked via ISO 14001:2015 management system.
3.8 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 1+2 emissions?
*Small Business Carbon Calculator
3.8.1 Specify any additional details
*Calculations performed using Equipoise Small Business Carbon Calculator (SBC v2.0) via SME Climate Hub. Primary data for 2025 includes utility invoices from IWB Basel (electricity + Bio-Erdgas), ewz Zurich (electricity), and Erich Weber AG Bern (heating). The 2025 calculation was refined in June 2026 with corrected utility data, replacing earlier estimates.
Value Chain Emissions (optional) *
Scope 3 emissions
4.1 Have you measured any of your scope 3 emissions?
*Yes
Supply chain related - upstream emissions
Customer related - downstream emissions
4.2 Have you taken any actions to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Yes
4.2.1 What actions have you taken to reduce scope 3 emissions in the reporting period?
*Climate strategy and planning,Business travel and commuting,Supply chain engagement,Material circularity and waste reduction,Digital and technology-enabled solutions,Other company behavioural changes
4.2.2 Provide any additional details
*Coopers focuses on Scope 3 reduction through (1) the largest reduction lever: employee commuting (40% home-office share, encouraged train/public transport via expense policy); (2) supply chain engagement via mandatory ESG clauses in supplier contracts (see "Lieferantenvertrag inkl. Verhaltenskodex 2026" and "Sustainable Procurement Policy 2026"); (3) cloud-first IT strategy with Microsoft 365 replacing on-premise hardware (reduces Capital Goods and Purchased Goods footprint); (4) certified IT hardware recycling via Microtom AG; (5) waste separation and minimisation across all locations. Our largest Scope 3 category is "Purchased Goods & Services" (145 tCO2e, 69% of Scope 3), where supplier engagement is the key lever — most strategic suppliers are now contractually bound to our ESG standards.
4.3 Have you asked any of your suppliers to set a net zero target (either voluntarily or as a requirement)?
*No
4.4 Have you communicated your commitment and actions to any of your customers?
*Yes
4.5 Which tools or methods did you use to calculate your scope 3 emissions?
*Small Business Carbon Calculator
4.5.1 Specify additional details
*Scope 3 emissions calculated via Equipoise Small Business Carbon Calculator (SBC v2.0), using a spend-based methodology for Purchased Goods & Services (Scope 3.1) and Capital Goods (3.2), and activity-based estimates for Business Travel (3.6) and Employee Commuting & Homeworking (3.7). Key categories: 3.1 Purchased Goods & Services (145.10 tCO2e, 55% of total Scope 3), 3.7 Commuting (40.48 tCO2e), 3.6 Business Travel (11.07 tCO2e), 3.3 Fuel & Energy-related activities (10.21 tCO2e), 3.2 Capital Goods (4.14 tCO2e), 3.5 Waste (<0.01 tCO2e). Coopers communicates its sustainability commitment to customers through EcoVadis assessments, customer-specific platforms such as the Lonza Green Project, and individual sustainability reporting requests.
Climate Solutions (optional) *
5.1 Do any of your existing products and/or services qualify as climate solutions or enabling solutions?
*No
Governance, Strategy and Climate Risk (optional) *
6.1 What governance processes do you have in place for your climate strategy? Choose as many as are applicable.
*Governance process in place,Person is responsible for climate strategy at board level
6.1.1 Please describe their position and responsibility.
*The Coopers Executive Board, consisting of two owner-managing directors, holds overall responsibility for the climate strategy. The Board approves the Environmental Policy ("Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026"), sets the long-term climate targets (-50% Scope 1+2 by 2030, Net Zero by 2050 in line with the SME Climate Hub commitment), and allocates the necessary resources. Operationally, the Quality & Process Management function implements the climate strategy, coordinates ISO 14001:2015 audits, reports on greenhouse gas emissions, and oversees compliance with the SME Climate Hub reporting requirements. The Executive Board reviews climate-related performance at least annually as part of the ISO 14001:2015 management review process.
6.1.2 Is this person (or another at executive and board level) also responsible for climate risk?
*Yes
6.1.3 Please describe the governance process in place
*Coopers operates a structured climate governance process based on the ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System (in place since 2024). Key elements:
(1) Policy framework: The "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026" environmental policy, formally approved by the Executive Board, defines targets, responsibilities and measures across all four locations.
(2) Annual carbon accounting: Greenhouse gas emissions are measured annually following the GHG Protocol using the Equipoise Small Business Carbon Calculator (SBC v2.0) via the SME Climate Hub. Reports for 2024 and 2025 have been published.
(3) Management review: The Executive Board conducts an annual management review under ISO 14001:2015, evaluating environmental performance, target progress, audit findings, and adjusting the action plan as required.
(4) External validation: Annual surveillance audits by an independent ISO 14001 certification body. Coopers also participates in third-party sustainability assessments (EcoVadis, Lonza Green Project) which provide external benchmarks.
(5) Internal communication: Climate-related updates are communicated to all employees through internal channels. Sustainability documentation (policies, KPIs, emission reports) is centrally maintained and accessible for audits.
6.2 Have you started to identify and assess your companies climate risks and opportunities?
*Yes - we have identified climate risks
6.2.1 Where are the climate risks you've identified?
*Both operations and value chains
6.2.2 How are you managing these climate risks? Choose as many as are applicable.
*We\'ve started to prioritise climate risks,We\'ve Identified plans for adaptation to mitigate these risks,We\'ve Integrated these adaptation plans into business practices
6.2.3 Provide any additional comments or context on your climate risks:
*Coopers' approach to climate risk is structured but pragmatic for a KMU/SME context. Risk identification follows the ISO 14001:2015 framework and the Coopers Risikobewertung 2026 (Risk Assessment 2026), which prioritises risks by likelihood and impact. Identified key risks include: (1) dependency on landlord decisions for heating systems at three of four sites (mitigated by selecting low-carbon energy products where available, e.g., Bio-Erdgas Basel); (2) supply chain dependence on cloud and IT services (managed via ISO-aligned suppliers like Microtom and Microsoft 365 with Swiss data residency); (3) employee mobility patterns (mitigated through 40% home-office share and a train-first travel policy); (4) regulatory developments (Swiss revDSG, future climate disclosure rules, GAV Personalverleih). Adaptation measures are anchored in the Environmental Policy 2026 and continuously updated through annual ISO 14001 management reviews.
6.3 Have you integrated climate and/or nature into your company mission statement or shareholder agreements? If yes, describe how.
*Yes
Environmental responsibility is anchored in Coopers Group AG's corporate strategy through the formally approved "Umweltrichtlinien und Ziele 2026" (Environmental Policy 2026) and the ISO 14001:2015 certification held since 2024, which integrates continuous environmental improvement into our management system. Coopers committed to the SME Climate Hub in 2024 with the formal target of -50% Scope 1+2 emissions reduction by 2030 and reaching Net Zero by 2050. Environmental compliance and sustainability are part of the Executive Board's responsibility (Christian Biedermann and Denise Stuker), with Quality & Process Management operationally responsible for implementation and reporting.
6.4 Have you taken actions this year outside of your emissions to accelerate climate progress?
*Yes
Yes. Beyond direct emission reductions, Coopers actively contributes to broader climate progress through:
(1) PRIMAKLIMA partnership — long-standing cooperation with the German non-profit for reforestation and nature-based carbon sequestration projects;
(2) ISO 14001:2015 certification (held since 2024) — externally validated environmental management system audited annually;
(3) Customer climate transparency — participation in customer sustainability platforms such as the Lonza Green Project (engage50), EcoVadis sustainability assessments, and individual sustainability questionnaires from clients;
(4) Industry engagement — member of swissstaffing (industry association for staff leasing) bound by the GAV Personalverleih (collective bargaining agreement) which includes social and continuing-education funds (tempcare, temptraining);
(5) Internal awareness — regular employee communication on environmental progress and climate topics integrated into Anti-Phishing and broader sustainability awareness initiatives.
Results, Challenges and Outlook *
7.1 Provide any additional comments or context on your annual results and progress from previous years.
*024 was Coopers Group AG's first comprehensive carbon footprint year (256.02 tCO2e), establishing the baseline for our SME Climate Hub commitment. For 2025, the calculated emissions are 263.32 tCO2e — a marginal absolute increase of +2.8% despite continued business growth (revenue CHF 61.5 million in 2025).
Year-over-year changes:
Scope 1 Heating: -39% (from 56.74 to 34.46 tCO2e). This significant reduction reflects both improved data quality (transition from estimates to primary IWB and CSL invoices in June 2026) and the Bio-Erdgas product (10% biogas share with CO2 credit) at the Basel headquarters.
Scope 1 Vehicles: +28% (from 13.40 to 17.19 tCO2e), reflecting higher fleet activity.
Scope 2: stable at ~0.11 tCO2e, due to consistent renewable electricity sourcing (ewz.natur+pronatur Zurich, IWB 100% renewable Basel).
Scope 3.1 Purchased Goods & Services: +40% (from 103.82 to 145.10 tCO2e), driven by revenue growth.
Scope 3.5 Waste: down to <0.01 tCO2e from 5.51 in 2024, due to corrected, realistic waste quantities.
Scope 3.7 Employee Commuting: -9% (from 44.57 to 40.48 tCO2e), reflecting consistent home-office adoption.
Key context: The merger of Coopers iET AG into Coopers Group AG effective 1 January 2026 means all employees and activities are now consolidated under a single legal entity, simplifying future reporting. We expect further emission reductions in 2026 through refined data collection, the planned Logib pay-equity assessment, supplier engagement on ESG topics, and gradual fleet electrification under feasibility review.
7.2 Do you face any key challenges in reducing emissions?
*Reducing scope 3 emissions,Limited control over energy use in buildings,Reducing emissions from business travel,Electrifying the vehicle fleet and/or cutting transport emissions,Balancing emission reductions with business growth,Complexities in managing supply chain emissions
7.3 Has there been any third party validation of the data submitted in this report?
*No
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Det är enkelt att göra åtagandet. Fyll bara i ett formulär där du delar med dig av din avsikt att minska dina utsläpp.
Du kommer att få offentligt erkännande för att du tagit det första steget.
Pronto para se comprometer com a redução das emissões?
É fácil assumir esse compromisso. Basta preencher um formulário informando sua intenção de reduzir suas emissões.
Você receberá reconhecimento público por dar o primeiro passo.
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