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Meyer Burger

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Solar PV Electricity 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Meyer Burger's score of 35 is higher than 59% 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 for Scope 1 and 92,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 432,705,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 536,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 12,900 kg CO2e from business travel. Meyer Burger has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Notably, the company achieved a 6.7% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 327,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 305,000 kg CO2e in 2023. The organisation is committed to long-term climate initiatives, recognising the significant impact of its operations in photovoltaic (PV) module production and component sourcing on climate change. Meyer Burger aims to help decarbonise society by providing clean energy solutions, with a commitment to reducing its environmental impact by 2050. This data is sourced directly from Meyer Burger Technology AG, with no emissions data cascaded from a parent or related organisation.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
770,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
3,682,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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0,000
00,000
Scope 3
2,256,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
000,000
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meyer Burger's primary industry is Electricity by solar photovoltaic, which is medium 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. This request for Meyer Burger is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Meyer Burger is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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