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Oerlikon

Oerlikon, officially known as Oerlikon Management AG, is a leading global technology and engineering company headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1906, Oerlikon has established itself as a key player in the surface solutions, polymer processing, and advanced materials industries, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative core products and services, including advanced coating technologies and high-performance polymers, which enhance the durability and efficiency of various applications. Oerlikon's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in research and development. With a strong focus on customer-centric solutions, Oerlikon continues to drive advancements in multiple sectors, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global industrial landscape.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Oerlikon's score of 65 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Oerlikon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Oerlikon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,217,400,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 18,300,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 125,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 22,217,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline by 2022. Furthermore, Oerlikon aims for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, aligning with a climate-neutral target for its operations. In terms of emissions intensity, Oerlikon has improved its GHG emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2, lowering it to 53.8 tCO2e per million CHF in 2023, down from 60.9 tCO2e per million CHF in 2019. The company is committed to achieving climate neutrality across all relevant sites by 2030, focusing on energy management systems and the exclusive use of renewable energy sources. Oerlikon's comprehensive approach to emissions reduction reflects its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
14,900,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
143,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oerlikon's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low 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 Oerlikon is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Oerlikon is participating in some 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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