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Linde Aktiengesellschaft, commonly referred to as Linde, is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company headquartered in Germany. Established in 1879, Linde has evolved into a key player in the gas industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company specialises in the production and distribution of atmospheric and process gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, which are essential for various sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. Linde is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability, particularly in the development of hydrogen solutions for a cleaner energy future. With a strong market position, Linde has achieved notable milestones, including its merger with Praxair in 2018, which solidified its status as one of the largest industrial gas companies worldwide.
How does Linde Aktiengesellschaft'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.
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Linde Aktiengesellschaft's score of 27 is higher than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2022, Linde Aktiengesellschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 171,233,000 kg CO2e, comprising 188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,725,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 122,641,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 169,826,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in total emissions (excluding customer use phase) by 2030, with progress tracked since 2017. Linde's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Linde plc, reflecting a commitment to sustainability across its corporate family. The company is actively working towards these targets, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reductions. As part of its climate strategy, Linde is committed to enhancing its operational efficiency and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with industry standards. Overall, Linde Aktiengesellschaft's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions, with a clear roadmap for achieving significant reductions in the coming years.
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2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 211,000 | 000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 13,861,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 158,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Linde Aktiengesellschaft is not participating in any 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.