- Slowdown in production, consumption, and investment in China.
- Quantifying Scope 3 emissions along the value chain.
- Improving Scope 3 impact.
OC Oerlikon Corporation AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, OC Oerlikon Corporation AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 145.0 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 18.9 kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 126.1 kt CO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
145.0 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
35% of total electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
769.3 thousand m3/year
2023
Waste
23.0 kt/year
2023
Energy Use
429.9 GWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 18.9 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 126.1 kt CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Added 36 sites with energy management systems, totaling 90 sites (52% of operational sites); 9 additional sites using solely renewable electricity.
- Reduced total accident frequency rate by 18% to 0.72.
- Reduced share of disposed waste to 27% of total waste.
- 78% of R&D expenditure invested in sustainable products.
- Over 77% reduction (~10 tons/year) of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) emissions at Mendrisio plant through RTO installation.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 100% of relevant sites with energy management systems by 2030
- 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Climate neutrality (Scope 1 & 2) in relevant operations by 2030
- Reduce share of disposed waste to 21% by 2030
- 100% of R&D investment in sustainable products by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate & EnergyCircular EconomyInnovationHealth & SafetyEmployment Practices & EducationResponsible Sourcing & Human RightsGovernanceCommunity Engagement