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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

How does Air Products And Chemicals's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

40

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

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.

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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. Over the years, the company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted in previous years. For instance, in 2021, total emissions were about 35,000,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a focus on improving operational efficiency and sustainability. Air Products' climate strategy includes initiatives such as carbon capture and a commitment to measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products and other activities. The company’s targets align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to addressing climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Air Products And Chemicals'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. Air Products And Chemicals is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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

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