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Linde

Linde plc, a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, is headquartered in Ireland (IE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1907, Linde has established itself as a key player in the gas and engineering industry, providing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including atmospheric gases, process gases, and specialty gases, tailored for various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. Linde's commitment to safety and efficiency sets it apart, as does its focus on developing cutting-edge technologies for cleaner energy solutions. With a strong market position, Linde has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its sustainability initiatives and operational excellence, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the industrial gases sector.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Linde's score of 44 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Linde's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Linde plc reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 16,582,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21,562,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 38,144,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects their comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions. Linde has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2035, using 2021 as the baseline year. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their goals are consistent with the global effort to limit warming to well below 2°C. The company’s emissions intensity has been tracked over the years, with a GHG intensity of approximately 1,930 kg CO2e per tonne of revenue reported in 2015. This data underscores Linde's ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector, headquartered in Ireland (IE).

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Linde's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Linde is in IE, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Linde is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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