Meyer Burger
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 from Scope 1, 92,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling about 432,705,000 kg CO2e, which includes 536,000 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 129,000 kg CO2e from business travel. Comparatively, in 2022, the company emitted around 327,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 6,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and a total of approximately 305,526,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. This indicates a focus on managing emissions across all scopes, particularly in the supply chain, as evidenced by the substantial Scope 3 figures. Meyer Burger has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they outlined any climate pledges. However, the company is actively monitoring its emissions and has shown a commitment to sustainability through its reporting practices. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for Meyer Burger to enhance its climate strategy in alignment with industry standards.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 677,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,150,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 0,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,319,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Meyer Burger is committed to some 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.
