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, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 19,037,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,917,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 14,120,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 3,931,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily attributed to business travel. Over the previous years, the company has shown fluctuations in its emissions. 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 at a significant 73,500,000 kg CO2e. The increase in Scope 3 emissions in 2022 indicates a substantial rise in business travel activities. Burckhardt Compression has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor its emissions across all scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact reporting.
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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.
