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 84,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 51,213,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 21,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,464,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions included 1,301,000 kg CO2e from process emissions and 12,100,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion, while Scope 2 emissions were primarily from purchased electricity (20,857,000 kg CO2e) and purchased heat (507,000 kg CO2e). Linde Aktiengesellschaft is a current subsidiary of Linde plc, and its emissions data is cascaded from this parent company. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges reported for Linde Aktiengesellschaft. The company has not disclosed any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate commitments, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Linde Aktiengesellschaft's emissions profile highlights the significant impact of both direct and indirect emissions, underscoring the importance of robust climate action and reduction strategies in the industrial sector.
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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 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.