Praxair
Praxair, Inc., a leading global supplier of industrial gases, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1907, Praxair has established itself as a key player in the gases and engineering industry, focusing on providing innovative solutions for sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and specialty gases, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and efficiency. Praxair's advanced technologies and customer-centric approach have positioned it as a market leader, recognised for its significant contributions to enhancing productivity and reducing environmental impact. With a strong emphasis on safety and reliability, Praxair continues to drive progress in the industrial gases sector.
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Praxair's reported carbon emissions
In 2017, Praxair reported total carbon emissions of approximately 25,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 13,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 3,000,000,000 kg CO2e. While specific reduction targets or initiatives were not disclosed, Praxair has made strides in improving greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity, particularly in its hydrogen facilities, achieving a 2.4% improvement in Scope 1 emissions. Praxair's commitment to addressing climate change is evident, although further details on specific reduction targets or climate pledges were not provided. The company operates within a critical industry context, focusing on sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact.
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Add to project| 2017 | |
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| Scope 1 | 9,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 13,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,000,000,000 |
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Praxair 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.
