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Oerlikon's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Oerlikon 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).
Oerlikon has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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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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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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. | 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 Oerlikon's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oerlikon amounted to 144,100 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 Oerlikon decreased by 0.62%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Oerlikon's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oerlikon's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oerlikon were 18,300 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Oerlikon reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Oerlikon's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 22.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oerlikon's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.17%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Oerlikon's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Oerlikon reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 125,800 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Oerlikon reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oerlikon's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Oerlikon 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Oerlikon use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Oerlikon reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a
Oerlikon's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Oerlikon's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Oerlikon reported 22,217,400 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 Oerlikon includes a breakdown across 13 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
Oerlikon's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Oerlikon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Oerlikon reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,217,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 2.55% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 97.45% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Oerlikon's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 46.09%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Oerlikon disclose?
In 2024, Oerlikon reported emissions for 13 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 Oerlikon's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Oerlikon's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 21,422,300 tCO₂e (96.42%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 433,700 tCO₂e (1.95%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 125,600 tCO₂e (0.57%)
Oerlikon's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Oerlikon’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Oerlikon reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,300 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,619 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 6.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Oerlikon's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Oerlikon's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Oerlikon reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 6.99 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.14 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Oerlikon rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Oerlikon ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Oerlikon is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Oerlikon's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Oerlikon reported a total carbon footprint of 22,361,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 45.93% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Oerlikon's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.36% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.56%. a