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.
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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 12,9000 kg CO2e from business travel. 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. Notably, the company achieved a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 327,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 305,000 kg CO2e in 2023, marking a decrease of about 6.7%. Additionally, Meyer Burger is committed to reaching near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025, as part of its broader strategy to decarbonise its operations and contribute to clean energy solutions. Overall, Meyer Burger's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on reducing its environmental impact in the photovoltaic (PV) module production sector.
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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 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.
