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Meyer Burger

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Meyer Burger's score of 35 is higher than 93% 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 448,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 432,705,000 kg CO2e. Specifically, their Scope 1 emissions were about 305,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as 92,000 kg CO2e (market-based) and 18,279,000 kg CO2e (location-based). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Meyer Burger is also committed to decarbonising society through the provision of clean energy solutions, with plans to bring Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions close to zero by 2025. This commitment reflects their broader strategy to align with industry standards for climate action and sustainability. The company’s proactive approach to managing its carbon footprint positions it as a responsible player in the renewable energy sector, headquartered in Switzerland (CH).

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Scope 1
770,000
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Scope 2
3,682,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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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

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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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