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.
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In 2020, Linde Aktiengesellschaft reported total carbon emissions of approximately 85,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 51,213,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 21,364,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 11,464,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 1 emissions includes process emissions of about 1,301,000 kg CO2e and stationary combustion emissions of approximately 12,100,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions primarily stem from purchased electricity, accounting for about 20,857,000 kg CO2e, with purchased heat contributing an additional 507,000 kg CO2e. Currently, Linde has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of defined targets highlights an opportunity for the company to enhance its climate commitments and align with industry standards for emissions reduction.
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Scope 1 | 51,213,000 |
Scope 2 | 21,364,000 |
Scope 3 | 11,464,000 |
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Linde Aktiengesellschaft 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.