Taking responsibility. Protect the climate. Securing the future.

Bürkle takes responsibility

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Companies around the world have a responsibility to contribute to limiting global warming.

Bürkle is taking responsibility and reducing its emissions along the entire value chain – with an ambitious, science-based climate management strategy aligned with the 1.5 °C target of the Paris Agreement.

That’s why we take action.

The latest climate research by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), described by the United Nations as a “code red for humanity,” warns that global warming is dangerously approaching the 1.5 °C threshold – with dramatic consequences for people and the environment. To counter this, global emissions must be halved by 2030 and reduced to net zero by 2050 at the latest.

At Bürkle, one thing is clear: only swift and far-reaching action can stop the global climate crisis.

Our Climate Management – Targeted and Transparent

Bürkle reduces its emissions along the entire value chain – in a measurable, credible way and in line with the latest scientific findings.

Our climate strategy is based on the criteria of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and includes:

  • A binding commitment to the 1.5 °C target

  • The identification and analysis of all CO₂ sources (Scope 1–3)

  • The definition of ambitious reduction targets

  • External validation of our targets by the SBTi

  • Regular monitoring and transparent reporting

Our Climate Goals at a Glance

Bürkle has committed to the following goals:

  • 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 (based on the baseline year 2023)

  • Measurement and reduction of Scope 3 emissions along the supply chain

  • Long-term alignment with net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest

 

Our targets have been officially validated by the SBTi.

What is the SBTi? – Climate Action with a System

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global partnership between CDP, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and WWF.

It supports companies in setting science-based climate targets that are in line with the Paris Agreement. The SBTi provides an internationally recognized methodology for calculating, submitting, and validating such targets.

How does target validation work?

The validation process at the SBTi includes:

  1. Commitment to the 1.5 °C target

  2. Development of science-based targets (Scope 1–3)

  3. Submission and review according to strict criteria

  4. Publication and communication of the validated targets

  5. Regular disclosure of progress

 

Through this framework, the SBTi ensures that ambitious targets are also implemented in practice – in a transparent and verifiable manner.

SBTi Criteria – Clear Requirements for Credible Climate Targets

To achieve successful validation, the following key requirements must be met:

  • Coverage of at least 95% of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions

  • Inclusion of relevant Scope 3 emissions if they account for more than 40% of total emissions

  • Target timeframe of no more than 15 years

  • Submission of scientific evidence demonstrating target alignment

  • Public disclosure and regular progress reporting

Relevance for Our Stakeholders

For our customers

  • Partnership with a company that is demonstrably committed to the 1.5 °C target

  • Transparent emission reduction pathways across the entire supply chain

For our suppliers

  • Reliable collaboration based on defined environmental requirements

  • Joint steps toward decarbonizing the value chain

For our partners and service providers

  • Reputation gains through cooperation with a climate-conscious company

  • Clear, reliable climate strategies as a foundation for long-term business relationships

Detailed information about the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and our goals can be found on the official SBTi website: