Messer
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Messer'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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Industry Benchmark
Messer's score of 11 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Messer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Messer reported total emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with a location-based total of about 5,090,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In previous years, Messer's emissions have fluctuated, with 2021 recording approximately 5,460,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and 2,950,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The emissions for 2022 were about 5,330,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, alongside 2,920,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Messer's emissions data indicates a significant reliance on Scope 2 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions in recent years. The company has not publicly committed to specific science-based targets or climate pledges, leaving room for further transparency in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 120,225,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 2,661,951,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 65,887,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Messer is committed to some 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.
