Oerlikon, officially known as Oerlikon Management AG, is a prominent player in the furniture and other manufactured goods sector, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in the early 20th century, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in various operational regions across Europe and beyond.
Specialising in innovative solutions for the furniture industry, Oerlikon offers a diverse range of products, including advanced textile technologies and surface solutions. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart in a competitive market. With a reputation for excellence, Oerlikon has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry. The company continues to drive innovation, making significant contributions to the evolution of furniture manufacturing.
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Oerlikon’s score of 42 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Furniture Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Oerlikon's reported carbon emissions
Oerlikon, headquartered in Switzerland and operating in the furniture and other manufactured goods sector, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon emissions. For the reporting year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 18,300,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 125,800,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a decrease from 2023, where Scope 1 emissions were approximately 18,900,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 126,100,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Oerlikon recorded Scope 1 emissions of approximately 19,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 128,100,000 kg CO2e. Oerlikon has set ambitious climate targets. The company has committed to achieving climate-neutral operations, covering Scope 1 and 2 emissions, across all relevant sites by 2030. This commitment is underpinned by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals. Oerlikon has pledged to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42.0% by 2030, using 2024 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Oerlikon is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 25.0% within the same timeframe. In terms of past achievements, in 2022, Oerlikon reduced its Scope 2 emissions by approximately 10% compared to its 2019 baseline. Similarly, Scope 1 emissions also saw a reduction of approximately 10% against the 2019 baseline in 2022. The company is also tracking its GHG emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2, aiming for climate neutrality by 2030. In 2023, the carbon intensity of Oerlikon's operations was approximately 53.8 tonnes CO2e per million CHF, a reduction from the 2019 baseline of approximately 60.9 tonnes CO2e per million CHF. While Scope 3 emissions data is not fully disclosed, the company has identified "purchased goods and services" as a missing data point.
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Oerlikon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
By 2030, we intend to implement energy management systems at…
By 2030, we intend to implement energy management systems at all Oerlikon sites, use energy derived exclusively from renewable resources and…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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