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The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), headquartered in Freiburg, Germany, is a leading research institution in the field of solar energy and renewable technologies. Established in 1981, Fraunhofer ISE has made significant strides in advancing solar energy systems, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy solutions.
Operating primarily in Germany, the institute focuses on various sectors, including photovoltaic systems, solar thermal energy, and energy storage technologies. Its core services encompass research and development, consulting, and technology transfer, all aimed at enhancing the efficiency and integration of solar energy into existing infrastructures.
Recognised for its innovative approaches, Fraunhofer ISE has achieved notable milestones, including the development of high-efficiency solar cells and comprehensive energy management systems. As a key player in the renewable energy sector, the institute continues to shape the future of solar technology, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in sustainable energy research.
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Fraunhofer Institute For Solar Energy Systems’s score of 18 is lower than 26% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Fraunhofer Institute For Solar Energy Systems's latest disclosed emissions data is from 2018. In 2018, the organisation reported approximately 510,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, 1,050,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and 1,250,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This follows 2017 emissions of approximately 495,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,200,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). For 2015, the organisation reported a total of approximately 4,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions including approximately 282,000,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, -318,000,000 kg CO2e from process emissions, and 54,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions in 2015 were approximately 1,075,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions in 2015 included approximately -29,000 kg CO2e from use of sold products, 203,200,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 3,371,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities.
In 1990, Fraunhofer Institute For Solar Energy Systems reported a total of approximately 5,826,000 kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 180,000,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion, -260,000,000 kg CO2e from process emissions, and 116,000,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,439,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions included approximately -31,000 kg CO2e from use of sold products, 257,500,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 4,351,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy related activities.
The organisation has not disclosed any specific reduction targets, SBTi reduction targets, or climate pledges.
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