Bystronic AG

Common Name
Bystronic
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
2,940
Ticker
BYS
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Bystronic AG is a Swiss industrial machinery company specializing in comprehensive sheet metal processing solutions. Its primary function is the design, manufacturing, and servicing of advanced equipm...

Bystronic's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Bystronic completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Bystronic has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Bystronic’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Bystronic's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Bystronic's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Bystronic's Annual Report 2019
b. Bystronic's Annual Report 2019

Insights into Bystronic's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bystronic amounted to 10,733 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Bystronic decreased by 4.93%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Bystronic's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e+18%+529%+6%-14%-9%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bystronic's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Bystronic were 5,559 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Bystronic reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Bystronic's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 517.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bystronic's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.26%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Bystronic's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Bystronic reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,567 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 5,174 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Bystronic reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bystronic's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Bystronic 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Bystronic use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Bystronic reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Bystronic's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20182019202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Bystronic's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Bystronic reported 1,015,518 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Bystronic includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Bystronic's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2018201920212022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e+278%+651%-12%-20%-9%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Bystronic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Bystronic reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,015,518 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 25.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 74.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Bystronic reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Bystronic's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 1,729.76%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Bystronic's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Bystronic 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Bystronic disclose?

In 2024, Bystronic reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Bystronic's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Bystronic's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 754,581 tCO₂e (74.31%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 224,629 tCO₂e (22.12%)
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 12,926 tCO₂e (1.27%)

Bystronic's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(22.1%)DownstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 9)(1.3%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(74.3%)

Insights into Bystronic’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Bystronic reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 5,559 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 716 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 7.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Bystronic's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1001,0005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502001,0005,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MVSAMMmedmixYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,351 tCO2eRevenue: $M 534Scope 1 Intensity: 8.14 tCO2e/$MVVVAT GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,040Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MSchlatter IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 125Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MMikron HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 583 tCO2eRevenue: $M 413Scope 1 Intensity: 1.41 tCO2e/$MKomax HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 4.33 tCO2e/$MSSSchweiter TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,117Scope 1 Intensity: 29.61 tCO2e/$MInterroll HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 582Scope 1 Intensity: 5.54 tCO2e/$MMontana AerospaceYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,459 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,457Scope 1 Intensity: 13.35 tCO2e/$MFeintool International HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,048 tCO2eRevenue: $M 795Scope 1 Intensity: 10.13 tCO2e/$MLandis+Gyr GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,895 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,549Scope 1 Intensity: 1.87 tCO2e/$MZehnder GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 689Scope 1 Intensity: 12.17 tCO2e/$MKardex HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,643 tCO2eRevenue: $M 768Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MSulzerYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,899Scope 1 Intensity: 3.85 tCO2e/$MGeorg FischerYear: 2024Scope 1: 75,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,298Scope 1 Intensity: 17.45 tCO2e/$MSchindler HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 131,225 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,408Scope 1 Intensity: 10.58 tCO2e/$MRieter HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,195 tCO2eRevenue: $M 949Scope 1 Intensity: 7.58 tCO2e/$MKlingelnbergYear: 2025Scope 1: 2,973 tCO2eRevenue: $M 313Scope 1 Intensity: 9.51 tCO2e/$MBurkhalter HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,277Scope 1 Intensity: 6.70 tCO2e/$MBucher IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 41,651 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,485Scope 1 Intensity: 11.95 tCO2e/$MBossard HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,252 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,089Scope 1 Intensity: 2.99 tCO2e/$MDaetwyler HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,223Scope 1 Intensity: 14.48 tCO2e/$MBurckhardt Compression HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,079Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MOerlikonYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,619Scope 1 Intensity: 6.99 tCO2e/$MAAAccelleron IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,723 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,023Scope 1 Intensity: 2.66 tCO2e/$MBystronicYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,559 tCO2eRevenue: $M 716Scope 1 Intensity: 7.76 tCO2e/$M

How does Bystronic's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Bystronic reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 7.76 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.84 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Bystronic rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Bystronic ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Bystronic is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Bystronic's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Bystronic reported a total carbon footprint of 1,026,251 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Bystronic's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.54%. a

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