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.
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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 slight increase in Scope 3 emissions from 2022, where they recorded about 2,920,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 5,630,000,000 kg CO2e. Messer's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Messer SE & Co. KGaA, reflecting the broader corporate family's performance. Notably, Messer has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company has consistently reported emissions across various scopes, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at about 240,300,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 4,510,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. However, there is a lack of detailed data on specific reduction initiatives or targets, which may limit their climate action visibility. Overall, while Messer has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for enhanced climate commitments moving forward.
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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 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.
