Messer Group GmbH, commonly referred to as Messer, is a leading industrial gases company headquartered in Germany. Established in 1898, Messer has grown to become a prominent player in the global market, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company specialises in the production and distribution of industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, metal fabrication, and food processing. Messer is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions that bolster its service capabilities. As a trusted partner in the industrial gases sector, Messer continues to set benchmarks for quality and reliability.
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In 2023, Messer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, and about 3,190,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions from 2022, where they were approximately 2,920,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 5,630,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Messer's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Messer SE & Co. KGaA, indicating a corporate family relationship. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, and there are no documented reduction initiatives currently in place. Overall, Messer's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its emissions reporting, although further details on specific reduction strategies or targets would enhance its climate action profile.
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2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 2 | 3,151,015,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Messer is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.