Georg Fischer AG
Georg Fischer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Georg Fischer 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).
Georg Fischer 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Georg Fischer's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Georg Fischer amounted to 322,000 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 Georg Fischer decreased by 6.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Georg Fischer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Georg Fischer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Georg Fischer were 75,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Georg Fischer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Georg Fischer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 75.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Georg Fischer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.25%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Georg Fischer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 114,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 247,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Georg Fischer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Georg Fischer's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 39.9%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Georg Fischer's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Georg Fischer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Georg Fischer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Georg Fischer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Georg Fischer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported 1,508,000 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 Georg Fischer 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
Georg Fischer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Georg Fischer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,508,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 76.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 23.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Georg Fischer reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Georg Fischer's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 25,033.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Georg Fischer's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Georg Fischer 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Georg Fischer disclose?
In 2024, Georg Fischer 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 Georg Fischer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Georg Fischer's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 956,000 tCO₂e (63.4%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 271,000 tCO₂e (17.97%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 74,000 tCO₂e (4.91%)
Georg Fischer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Georg Fischer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,298 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Georg Fischer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Georg Fischer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.71 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Georg Fischer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Georg Fischer ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Georg Fischer among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Georg Fischer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Georg Fischer reported a total carbon footprint of 1,830,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Georg Fischer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.4% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 13.5%. a