Burckhardt Compression Sustainability Profile
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 greenhouse gas 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. This reflects a decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 4,917,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and a reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 14,120,000 kg CO2e in the same year. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions in its operations by 2035 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with progress being tracked since 2023. Burckhardt Compression's emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was reported at 1.8 kg CO2e per working hour in 2024, down from 3.0 kg CO2e per working hour in 2023. The company also reported an emissions intensity of 10,700 kg CO2e per million CHF in revenue for Scope 1 and 2 in 2024, compared to 19,600 kg CO2e per million CHF in 2023. The data is sourced directly from Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, with no cascaded emissions data from parent or related organizations. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the coming years.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Burckhardt Compression's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and increased significantly since 2019, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with detailed category breakdown helping identify key emission sources across their value chain.
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Burckhardt Compression's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Burckhardt Compression has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
