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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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How does Burckhardt Compression's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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

Burckhardt Compression's score of 37 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes. Over the previous years, emissions have shown fluctuations: in 2022, total emissions were about 20,070,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 4,674,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 15,396,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 significantly higher at 73,500,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has been actively disclosing emissions data across all three scopes, indicating a transparent approach to climate accountability. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Burckhardt Compression's emissions data suggests a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions intensity. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, aligning with industry standards for climate action. As a Swiss-based organisation, headquartered in CH, Burckhardt Compression is positioned to contribute to global climate commitments while navigating the challenges of emissions reduction in the industrial sector.

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3,879,000
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Scope 2
7,441,000
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Scope 3
3,429,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Burckhardt Compression's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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. Burckhardt Compression is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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