Meyer Burger Sustainability Profile
Meyer Burger Technology AG, commonly referred to as Meyer Burger, is a leading player in the solar technology industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1953, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the development and production of advanced solar cells and modules. With major operational regions across Europe and North America, Meyer Burger is renowned for its innovative heterojunction (HJT) technology, which enhances efficiency and sustainability in solar energy production. The company’s core offerings include high-performance solar cells and modules that stand out for their superior efficiency and durability. Meyer Burger has established a strong market position, marked by notable achievements in renewable energy solutions, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy. As a pioneer in the solar sector, Meyer Burger continues to drive advancements that support a greener future.
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Industry Benchmark
Meyer Burger's score of 38 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Meyer Burger's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Meyer Burger reported total carbon emissions of approximately 305,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 92,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services, amounting to approximately 432,705,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions across all scopes for the year were approximately 433,102,000 kg CO2e. Meyer Burger has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. In a recent achievement, the company successfully reduced its Scope 1 emissions from 327,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 305,000 kg CO2e in 2023, marking a reduction of about 6.7%. The company is also committed to long-term climate goals, recognising the significant impact of its operations in photovoltaic (PV) module production and component sourcing on CO2 emissions and climate change. Meyer Burger's initiatives reflect a broader commitment to decarbonising society through clean energy solutions, with a target to achieve near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. Meyer Burger's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and it operates under the corporate structure of Meyer Burger Technology AG.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 770,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,682,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,256,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Meyer Burger's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Meyer Burger's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 96% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Meyer Burger'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.
Meyer Burger 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.
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