Air Products And Chemicals
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., commonly known as Air Products, is a leading global provider of industrial gases headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the production of atmospheric and process gases, Air Products serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Their core offerings, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a robust market position, Air Products has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies. The company continues to be recognised for its contributions to the industrial gas sector, driving efficiency and environmental responsibility across its operations.
DitchCarbon Score
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Air Products And Chemicals's score of 40 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Air Products And Chemicals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Air Products and Chemicals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 16,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 10,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 8,300,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 33% reduction in carbon intensity across all scopes by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline. Additionally, Air Products has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Historically, the company has shown a commitment to reducing its emissions, with previous years' data indicating significant emissions levels: in 2022, total emissions were about 34,600,000,000 kg CO2e, while in 2021, they reached approximately 35,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company is actively working on improving its carbon management strategy, including initiatives in carbon capture. Air Products' targets align with industry standards, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship. The company is focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from its value chain, further demonstrating its comprehensive approach to tackling climate change.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,900,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,600,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Air Products And Chemicals is committed to some 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.
