- Lack of skilled workers in the construction sector.
- Data system fragmentation hindering sustainability data collection.
- Increasingly frequent and intense heat waves posing a threat to employee health on construction sites.
- Fluctuating and rising prices for raw materials.
- Material shortages impacting service delivery.
Burkhalter Holding Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Burkhalter Holding Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.7K tCO2eq/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 10.5K tCO2eq/year; Scope 2: 149.1 tCO2eq/year (market-based); Scope 3: Approximately 56,000 tCO2eq/year (estimated for purchased goods and services). 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
10.7K tCO2eq/year (Scope 1+2)
2023
Energy Use
38.1K MWh/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). | 10.5K tCO2eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 149.1 tCO2eq/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | Approximately 56,000 tCO2eq/year (estimated for purchased goods and services) |
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 | 10.7K tCO2eq/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2022 | 4.5K tCO2e |
| 2020-2021 | 4.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 30% of vehicles driven by managing directors, members of senior management and project managers switched to alternative drive systems by May 2023, increasing to 44% by year-end.
- 16 of 35 Group companies in the HVACP division are certified to ISO 14001 standards for environmental management.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Group staff turnover rate to 13% by 2024.
- Switch half of vehicles driven by managing directors, members of senior management and project managers to electric vehicles by the end of 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Expand services focusing on energy efficiency and energy consultation.
- Certify all HVACP Group companies to ISO 45001 by the end of 2026.
- Implement Burkhalter Quality System (BQS) at all 35 HVACP Group companies by the end of 2026.
🔭 Long-term
- Develop climate transition plan guided by the Swiss Federal Government’s 2050 net-zero target.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EconomyEnvironmentSocialGovernance