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Meyer Burger AG Sustainability Profile

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Meyer Burger AG, a leading player in the solar technology industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe and North America. Founded in 1953, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the development and manufacturing of advanced solar cells and modules. Meyer Burger is renowned for its innovative production technologies, particularly its heterojunction (HJT) and smart wire technology, which enhance efficiency and sustainability in solar energy generation. With a commitment to high-quality, environmentally friendly solutions, the company has established a strong market position, contributing to the global transition towards renewable energy. Notable achievements include strategic partnerships and a robust portfolio of intellectual property, solidifying Meyer Burger AG's reputation as a pioneer in the photovoltaic sector.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Meyer Burger AG's score of 40 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

66%

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Meyer Burger AG's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Meyer Burger Technology AG

Meyer Burger AG, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Meyer Burger Technology AG, which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from Meyer Burger AG. The absence of specific emissions data and reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. Given the context of the industry, Meyer Burger AG is likely to be aligning its efforts with broader sustainability goals, potentially influenced by its parent company, Meyer Burger Technology AG. However, without concrete data or commitments, it is challenging to assess their current impact on carbon emissions or their future climate strategies.

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

How Carbon Intensive is Meyer Burger AG's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meyer Burger AG's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Meyer Burger AG's Location?

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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 AG is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Meyer Burger AG's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Meyer Burger AG'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.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
96%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Meyer Burger AG'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 AG 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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