Messer Sustainability Profile
Messer Group GmbH, commonly referred to as Messer, is a leading industrial gases company headquartered in Germany. Established in 1898, Messer has grown to become a prominent player in the global market, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company specialises in the production and distribution of industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, metal fabrication, and food processing. Messer is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions that bolster its service capabilities. As a trusted partner in the industrial gases sector, Messer continues to set benchmarks for quality and reliability.
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Messer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Messer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with an additional 3,190,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions. This represents a notable increase in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2022, where they were about 5,630,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions also rose from approximately 2,920,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Messer's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Messer SE & Co. KGaA, reflecting the broader corporate family's performance. The company has not set specific reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) nor disclosed any climate pledges. Messer's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions, although specific reduction initiatives or targets have not been outlined. The company continues to focus on transparency in its emissions reporting, which is crucial for stakeholders and aligns with industry standards for climate accountability.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 3,151,015,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Messer's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Messer has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
