- Dumping prices from Chinese suppliers in Europe, coupled with a sharp rise in Chinese production overcapacity and a lack of market protection, led to unprecedented distortions in the European solar market.
- Underutilization of production capacity in Germany.
- Impairment losses on production materials and finished products.
- Costs for operating production facilities in Germany and further expansion in the USA.
- High price pressure due to large supply of modules on the European market.
- High dependency on Chinese and Asian suppliers for key raw materials.
- Intense competition from Asian manufacturers of solar modules and cells.
- Language barriers in production processes.
- Limited female representation in leadership positions.
- Challenges in verifying suppliers’ working conditions, especially in distant regions.
Meyer Burger Technology AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Meyer Burger Technology AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 449.7K tCO2e/year (all scopes). By scope: Scope 1: 305 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 92 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 449.3K tCO2e/year (estimated). 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
449.7K tCO2e/year (all scopes)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% in Germany (for cell and module production)
of total energy
Water Usage
260.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
11.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
68.2M kWh/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). | 305 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 92 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 449.3K tCO2e/year (estimated) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 449.7K tCO2e/year (all scopes) |
| 2022 | 305.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 849 tonnes of CO2 equivalents |
| 2019 | 3.2K tonnes of CO2 equivalents |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions in Scope 1 from 327 to 305 tons of CO2e between 2022 and 2023. Achieved a 37% reduction in the global footprint for the glass-glass module compared to the Chinese PERC standard module.
- Achieved zero landfill rate for waste in 2023.
- Used 100% recycled cardboard for packaging.
- Reduced consumption of silicon wafers, silver, glass, and water.
- Increased cell and module efficiency.
- Reduced waste in foils.
- Enhanced cell and module yields.
- Implemented CO2 accounting at the module level.
- Reduced the use of backsheet foil by producing glass-glass modules.
- ISO 50001 Energy Management certification for facilities in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Thalheim, and Freiberg.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Commence module production in Goodyear, Arizona by the end of Q2 2024 and cell production in Colorado Springs by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Generate an annual EBITDA of around CHF 250 million per year from its business in the USA.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular Economy and Resource EfficiencyBiodiversityWater ResourcesEnvironmental PollutionEmployment PracticesNon-Discrimination and Equal OpportunityOccupational Health and SafetyFreedom of Association and Collective BargainingSupply Chain TraceabilityForced Labor and Modern SlaveryEconomic ImpactsPublic Policy