Sulzer AG
Sulzer's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sulzer 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).
Sulzer has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 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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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sulzer's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sulzer amounted to 43,000 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sulzer decreased by 31.84%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Sulzer's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sulzer's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sulzer were 15,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sulzer reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sulzer's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 29.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2021), Sulzer's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ab
What are Sulzer's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sulzer reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Sulzer reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sulzer's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 51.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Sulzer's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 37.32% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.ab
What methodology does Sulzer use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sulzer reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Sulzer's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sulzer's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sulzer reported 90,631,000 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 Sulzer includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2021, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Sulzer's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sulzer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sulzer reported total Scope 3 emissions of 90,631,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 0.05% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.95% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sulzer reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sulzer's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 229,986.32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2021), Sulzer's Scope 3 emissions increased by 466,564.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sulzer disclose?
In 2024, Sulzer reported emissions for 4 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 Sulzer's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sulzer's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 89,900,000 tCO₂e (99.93%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 25,000 tCO₂e (0.03%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 23,000 tCO₂e (0.03%)
Sulzer's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sulzer’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sulzer reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,899 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.85 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sulzer's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sulzer's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sulzer reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.85 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.76, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sulzer rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sulzer ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sulzer is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sulzer's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sulzer reported a total carbon footprint of 90,674,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 109,797.22% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to Sulzer's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.03%.a