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Swiss Confederation

The Swiss Confederation, commonly referred to as Switzerland, is a prominent entity located in the heart of Europe, with its headquarters in Bern (CH). Established in the 13th century, it has evolved into a leading nation known for its neutrality and stability. The Confederation operates across various sectors, including finance, pharmaceuticals, and technology, making it a hub for innovation and economic growth. Switzerland is renowned for its high-quality products and services, particularly in banking and insurance, pharmaceuticals, and precision engineering. Its unique blend of tradition and modernity positions it as a global leader in these industries. Notable achievements include consistently ranking high in global competitiveness and innovation indices, reflecting its strong market position and commitment to excellence.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Swiss Confederation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration 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.

7

Industry Benchmark

Swiss Confederation's score of 34 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Swiss Confederation's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, the Swiss Confederation reported carbon emissions totalling approximately 207,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, while Scope 3 emissions remained significant at about 2,860,000 kg CO2e. Over the previous years, emissions from Scope 1 fluctuated, with a peak of about 1,005,000 kg CO2e in 2018 and a notable reduction to approximately 116,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Scope 3 emissions have remained constant at around 2,860,000 kg CO2e from 2018 onwards. Despite these figures, the Swiss Confederation has not established specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a lack of formalised commitments to reduce emissions. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that while emissions data is available, strategic plans for significant reductions may still be in development. Overall, the focus on Scope 3 emissions highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
835,000
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000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
2,860,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Swiss Confederation's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), 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. Swiss Confederation is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Swiss Confederation is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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