Meyer Burger

Meyer Burger's reported carbon emissions

Meyer Burger, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is actively working to reduce its carbon emissions and achieve climate sustainability. **Emissions Data:** * **2023:** Meyer Burger reported a total of approximately 462.2 million kg CO2e. * Scope 1 emissions were about 305,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 92,000 kg CO2e. * Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 18.3 million kg CO2e. * Key Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services at roughly 432.7 million kg CO2e, employee commute at about 536,000 kg CO2e, and business travel at approximately 129,000 kg CO2e. Upstream transportation and distribution accounted for around 9 million kg CO2e, and downstream transportation and distribution for about 4.8 million kg CO2e. Fuel and energy-related activities contributed approximately 2.1 million kg CO2e. * **2022:** The total emissions for 2022 were approximately 449.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 327,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were about 6,000 kg CO2e (location-based Scope 2 was approximately 13.8 million kg CO2e). Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed for this year. * **2021:** Total emissions were approximately 305.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 818,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 and Scope 3 data were not fully disclosed. * **2020:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 674,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.6 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel was around 700,000 kg CO2e. * **2019:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 660,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 2.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel was approximately 1.7 million kg CO2e. * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions totalled approximately 677,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were around 3.2 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 business travel was about 1.3 million kg CO2e. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 660,000 kg CO2e, with mobile combustion at about 182,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 purchased electricity was approximately 3.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 business travel was around 1.3 million kg CO2e. * **2016:** Total emissions were approximately 6.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 893,000 kg CO2e, including stationary combustion of approximately 532,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were around 2.3 million kg CO2e. * **2015:** Total emissions were approximately 6.7 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 888,000 kg CO2e, including stationary combustion of approximately 568,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were about 2.4 million kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Meyer Burger has set ambitious targets to mitigate its climate impact. The company is committed to helping decarbonise society, particularly through its role in providing clean energy solutions. * **Scope 1 Emissions:** Meyer Burger aims to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. They also have a near-term target to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. In the period between 2022 and 2023, Meyer Burger achieved a reduction in Scope 1 emissions from approximately 327,000 kg CO2e to 305,000 kg CO2e, a decrease of about 6.7%. * **Scope 2 Emissions:** The company aims to reduce its Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, there is a near-term goal to reduce Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of this decade. * **Long-term Commitment:** Meyer Burger is committed to reducing its overall environmental and climate impact, acknowledging that its operations, especially in photovoltaic module production and component sourcing, significantly contribute to CO2 emissions and climate change. The company has a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2.