Metall Zug AG

Common Name
Metall Zug
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
Employees
952
Ticker
METN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Metall Zug AG is a Swiss industrial holding company headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with a legacy dating back to 1887. The company manages a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries operating across s...

Metall Zug's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Metall Zug 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).

Metall Zug has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 Metall Zug’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Metall Zug's Annual Report 2024
a. Metall Zug's Annual Report 2024
b. Metall Zug's Annual Report 2023
b. Metall Zug's Annual Report 2023
c. Metall Zug's Annual Report 2021
c. Metall Zug's Annual Report 2021

Insights into Metall Zug's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Metall Zug amounted to 2,845 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 Metall Zug decreased by 13.94%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

Metall Zug's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202401.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+102%-64%-8%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Metall Zug's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Metall Zug were 1,785 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Metall Zug reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Metall Zug's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 32.59%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Metall Zug's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 8.32%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are Metall Zug's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Metall Zug reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 354 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,060 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Metall Zug reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Metall Zug's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 22% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does Metall Zug use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Metall Zug's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202406501.3 k1.95 k2.6 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Metall Zug's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Metall Zug reported 879 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 Metall Zug includes a breakdown across 1 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

Metall Zug's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202404509001.35 k1.8 ktCO2e+617%-59%+22%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Metall Zug's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Metall Zug reported total Scope 3 emissions of 879 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Metall Zug reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Metall Zug's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 261.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2023), Metall Zug's Scope 3 emissions increased by 21.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Metall Zug disclose?

In 2024, Metall Zug reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

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

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

  • Business Travel (Cat. 6): 879 tCO₂e (100%)

Metall Zug's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Business Travel(Cat. 6)(100.0%)

Insights into Metall Zug’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Metall Zug reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,785 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 313 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 5.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Metall Zug's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

505005,00050,000500,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MMMmedmixYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,351 tCO2eRevenue: $M 534Scope 1 Intensity: 8.14 tCO2e/$MSchlatter IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 298 tCO2eRevenue: $M 125Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MKomax HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,002 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 4.33 tCO2e/$MCarlo Gavazzi HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 191Scope 1 Intensity: 6.66 tCO2e/$MZehnder GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,377 tCO2eRevenue: $M 689Scope 1 Intensity: 12.17 tCO2e/$MDKSH HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 183 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,282Scope 1 Intensity: 0.01 tCO2e/$MSFS GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,749 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,368Scope 1 Intensity: 7.94 tCO2e/$MKardex HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,643 tCO2eRevenue: $M 768Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MSulzerYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,899Scope 1 Intensity: 3.85 tCO2e/$MImpleniaYear: 2024Scope 1: 66,621 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,930Scope 1 Intensity: 16.95 tCO2e/$MOrell FuessliYear: 2024Scope 1: 199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 279Scope 1 Intensity: 0.71 tCO2e/$MFlughafen ZuerichYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,486 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,465Scope 1 Intensity: 17.40 tCO2e/$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: $M 1,089Scope 1 Intensity: 2.99 tCO2e/$MKuehne + NagelYear: 2024Scope 1: 176,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 27,389Scope 1 Intensity: 6.43 tCO2e/$MDaetwyler HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,718 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,223Scope 1 Intensity: 14.48 tCO2e/$MGeberitYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,827 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,407Scope 1 Intensity: 27.54 tCO2e/$MBurckhardt Compression HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,079Scope 1 Intensity: 3.87 tCO2e/$MOerlikonYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,619Scope 1 Intensity: 6.99 tCO2e/$MJungfraubahn HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,932 tCO2eRevenue: $M 288Scope 1 Intensity: 6.72 tCO2e/$MMetall ZugYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 313Scope 1 Intensity: 5.70 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Metall Zug reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 5.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.99 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Metall Zug rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Metall Zug ranked 9 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Metall Zug's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Metall Zug reported a total carbon footprint of 3,724 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.55% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a

The largest contributor to Metall Zug's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 47.93% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 28.46%. a

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