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Sulzer Sustainability Profile

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Sulzer Ltd, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), is a leading global provider of pumping solutions, services, and technologies across various industries. Founded in 1834, Sulzer has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions in the oil and gas, water, and wastewater sectors. The company is renowned for its core products, including high-performance pumps, mixers, and separation technologies, which are distinguished by their reliability and efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability and digital transformation, Sulzer has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a market leader in fluid engineering. Its dedication to quality and innovation has earned the company numerous accolades, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in enhancing operational performance for clients worldwide.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Sulzer's score of 36 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

61%

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Sulzer's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sulzer Management AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 133,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 15,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 28,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of approximately 90,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the use of sold products, which alone accounts for about 89,900,000,000 kg CO2e. Sulzer has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its overall carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions and reflect the company's long-term strategy to minimise its environmental impact. The commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating a robust approach to climate action. Historically, Sulzer's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 111,176,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 118,805,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company is actively working towards its reduction goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Scope 2
71,210,000
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Scope 3
20,060,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Sulzer's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sulzer's primary industry is Machinery and Equipment, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sulzer's Location?

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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. This request for Sulzer is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sulzer's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sulzer's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2014, 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 100% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
100%
Purchased Goods and Services
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%

Sulzer'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.

Sulzer 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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