Messer
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Messer's score of 19 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Messer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Messer reported a total carbon emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with a breakdown of 2,480,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,090,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based). This marks a significant focus on emissions management, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Messer's emissions have shown variability, with 2022 emissions recorded at approximately 5,330,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, indicating a slight decrease in emissions intensity relative to revenue. For instance, in 2021, the total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 were about 5,460,000,000 kg CO2e. Messer has not established specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges, which may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive climate strategies. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 120,225,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 2,661,951,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 65,887,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Messer is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
