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 2024, Burckhardt Compression reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 7,551,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 70,500,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 11,721,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where emissions were approximately 4,917,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 14,120,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 88,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Burckhardt Compression has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in its operations by 2035 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment was established in 2023 and is part of their long-term strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to emissions management, with a focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions through various initiatives. Their emissions intensity metrics indicate a trend towards improved efficiency, with emissions intensity by sales volume for Scope 1 and 2 reported at 10,700 kg CO2e per million CHF in 2024, down from 19,600 kg CO2e per million CHF in 2023. Overall, Burckhardt Compression is actively working towards its climate goals while managing a substantial emissions profile across all scopes.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,879,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,429,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Burckhardt Compression is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
