Burckhardt Compression
Burckhardt Compression, a leading global provider of reciprocating compressors, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1844, the company has established a strong reputation in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial sectors, focusing on high-quality compression solutions. The company’s core offerings include custom-engineered compressors, compressor services, and retrofitting solutions, all designed to enhance efficiency and reliability. Burckhardt Compression is recognised for its innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, positioning itself as a market leader in the compression industry. With a rich history of milestones, including significant advancements in compressor design, Burckhardt Compression continues to set benchmarks for performance and customer satisfaction.
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Burckhardt Compression's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Burckhardt Compression reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,037,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 14,120,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,931,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, with data disclosed across all three scopes. Over the past few years, Burckhardt Compression has shown fluctuations in emissions. In 2022, their total emissions were about 20,070,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,674,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 15,396,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company’s emissions intensity, measured in relation to employee working hours, has varied, with a reported intensity of 3.0 kg CO2e per hour in 2023. This metric is crucial for understanding the efficiency of their operations in relation to their carbon footprint. As Burckhardt Compression continues to operate from its headquarters in Switzerland (CH), it remains essential for the company to enhance its climate commitments and reduction strategies to align with global sustainability goals.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,879,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 7,441,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,429,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Burckhardt Compression 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.
