Air Liquide Sustainability Profile
Air Liquide S.A., a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and health, is headquartered in France. Founded in 1902, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, serving diverse sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. With a commitment to innovation, Air Liquide offers a wide range of products, including industrial gases, medical gases, and specialty gases, distinguished by their high purity and tailored solutions. The company is renowned for its sustainable practices and advancements in hydrogen energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Recognised for its robust market position, Air Liquide continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in enhancing productivity and safety across various industries.
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Air Liquide's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Air Liquide reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,176,538,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 14,868,470,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 23,243,928,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 16,107,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 21,510,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 21,075,000,000 kg CO2e, totalling around 37,617,000,000 kg CO2e for Scopes 1 and 2 combined. Air Liquide has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in carbon intensity by 2025 compared to a 2015 baseline, targeting an intensity of 5.1 kg CO2e per euro of EBITDA. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with interim goals of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, Air Liquide plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of fossil fuel products sold by 60% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that Air Liquide's goals are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company is actively working towards these objectives, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 6,205,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Air Liquide's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Air Liquide has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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