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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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58

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Linde's score of 58 is higher than 76% 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,582,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 21,562,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 25,394,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions reached about 38,144,000,000 kg CO2e. Linde has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, using a 2021 baseline. This target is part of their long-term strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Additionally, they plan to reduce their Scope 1 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. The company is also focused on improving its GHG intensity, targeting a 35% reduction in GHG emissions relative to EBITDA by 2028. These initiatives reflect Linde's commitment to sustainable practices and align with industry standards for climate action.

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23,518,000,000
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14,849,000,000
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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.

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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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