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.
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In 2023, Air Products and Chemicals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,300,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 16,400,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 10,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, 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 year. Additionally, Air Products has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. These targets reflect a significant commitment to reducing their environmental impact and aligning with global climate goals. Historically, emissions have fluctuated, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at 17,100,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and Scope 3 emissions reaching 8,200,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company’s ongoing efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are critical as they work towards their long-term sustainability objectives.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 not committed to any 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.