Meyer Burger

Meyer Burger's carbon emissions and climate commitments for its operations in Switzerland (CH) within the electricity by solar photovoltaic industry are detailed below.

2023 Emissions: Meyer Burger reported a total of approximately 454,439,000 kg CO2e in 2023. This comprises:

• Scope 1: Approximately 305,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 2: Approximately 92,000 kg CO2e (market-based).
• Scope 3: Approximately 441,833,500 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 432,705,000 kg CO2e, followed by employee commute at approximately 536,000 kg CO2e.

2022 Emissions: In 2022, Meyer Burger's total emissions were approximately 449,693,000 kg CO2e. This included:

• Scope 1: Approximately 327,000 kg CO2e.
• Scope 2: Approximately 6,000 kg CO2e (market-based).

2021 Emissions: For 2021, the total emissions reported were approximately 305,859,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 818,000 kg CO2e.

2020 Emissions: Meyer Burger reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 674,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,584,000 kg CO2e in 2020. Scope 3 emissions from business travel were approximately 700,000 kg CO2e.

2019 Emissions: In 2019, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 660,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2,827,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions from business travel were approximately 1,665,000 kg CO2e.

2018 Emissions: Meyer Burger's Scope 1 emissions in 2018 were approximately 677,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3,150,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel emissions were approximately 1,319,000 kg CO2e.

2017 Emissions: The company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 660,000 kg CO2e in 2017, with Scope 2 purchased electricity emissions of approximately 3,348,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel emissions were approximately 1,254,000 kg CO2e.

2016 Emissions: In 2016, total emissions were approximately 6,858,000 kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of approximately 893,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions totalled approximately 2,283,000 kg CO2e.

2015 Emissions: Total emissions in 2015 were approximately 6,655,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 888,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 2,444,000 kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets: Meyer Burger has set ambitious climate targets:

• Scope 1 Emissions: The company aims to reduce Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade. In a recent achievement, Meyer Burger reduced its Scope 1 emissions by approximately 6.7%, from 327,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 305,000 kg CO2e in 2023.
• Scope 2 Emissions: Meyer Burger is committed to reducing its Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. There is also a near-term aim to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade.
• Long-Term Commitment: Meyer Burger recognises its significant contribution to CO2 emissions and climate change through its operations, particularly in PV module production and component sourcing. The company is committed to reducing its environmental and climate impact, with a long-term vision towards net zero by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.

Meyer Burger's overarching commitment is to help decarbonise society by providing clean energy solutions. The company's efforts are aligned with broader decarbonisation goals within the solar photovoltaic industry.