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Oerlikon

Oerlikon, officially known as Oerlikon Management AG, is a leading global technology and engineering company headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1906, Oerlikon has established itself as a key player in the surface solutions, polymer processing, and advanced materials industries, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative core products and services, including advanced coating technologies and high-performance polymers, which enhance the durability and efficiency of various applications. Oerlikon's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in research and development. With a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, Oerlikon continues to drive advancements in multiple sectors, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global industrial landscape.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Oerlikon's score of 34 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Oerlikon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Oerlikon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 145,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 18,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions also around 18,900,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where total emissions were approximately 147,200,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Oerlikon has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with emissions in 2021 reaching about 161,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend towards lower emissions in recent years. The company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, Oerlikon continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has decreased from approximately 0.0000648 kg CO2e per CHF of revenue in 2020 to about 0.0000538 kg CO2e per CHF in 2023. This reflects ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices within its operations. Oerlikon's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and the company is actively working towards aligning its operations with global climate goals, although specific commitments and targets remain unspecified.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oerlikon's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Oerlikon is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Oerlikon is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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