Meyer Burger Sustainability Profile
Meyer Burger Technology AG, commonly referred to as Meyer Burger, is a leading player in the solar technology industry, headquartered in Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1953, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the development and production of advanced solar cells and modules. With major operational regions across Europe and North America, Meyer Burger is renowned for its innovative heterojunction (HJT) technology, which enhances efficiency and sustainability in solar energy production. The company’s core offerings include high-performance solar cells and modules that stand out for their superior efficiency and durability. Meyer Burger has established a strong market position, marked by notable achievements in renewable energy solutions, contributing to the global transition towards sustainable energy. As a pioneer in the solar sector, Meyer Burger continues to drive advancements that support a greener future.
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Meyer Burger's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Meyer Burger reported total carbon emissions of approximately 305,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 92,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, including about 432,705,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 536,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 12,900,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Meyer Burger has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. In a notable achievement, the company successfully reduced its Scope 1 emissions from 327,000 kg CO2e in 2022 to 305,000 kg CO2e in 2023, marking a reduction of about 6.7%. The company is also committed to helping decarbonise society by providing clean energy solutions, recognising the significant impact of its operations in photovoltaic (PV) module production and component sourcing on climate change. Meyer Burger's long-term goal includes reducing its environmental impact to near-zero emissions by 2050. All emissions data is sourced directly from Meyer Burger Technology AG, with no cascaded data from parent organisations.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 770,000 | 000,000 | 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 | - | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,256,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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Meyer Burger's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Meyer Burger'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.
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Meyer Burger'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 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.
