- Covid-19 pandemic impacting sales and operations
- Need to further increase the proportion of women in management
- Challenges in battery recycling due to low return volumes
Linde Material Handling GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Linde Material Handling GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 66.5K t CO₂e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 51.2K t CO₂e; Scope 2: 21.4K t CO₂e (location-based); Scope 3: 11.5K t CO₂e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
66.5K t CO₂e (market-based)
2020
Renewable Energy
79% (of total electricity consumption)
of total energy
Water Usage
105 million litres
2020
Waste
23.3K tons
2020
Energy Use
867.6K GJ
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 51.2K t CO₂e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.4K t CO₂e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 11.5K t CO₂e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption by 14.9%
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, 3) by 27.7% (market-based)
- Reduced total water consumption by 22.8%
- Reduced total waste produced by 12.2%
- All Linde MH plants in Germany, Sweden, and Ireland purchasing electricity from renewable sources since 2020
- Significant cost savings from switching to green energy
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident frequency by 5% p.a. (based on limit; long-term: Vision Zero)
- Illness Rate within limit of 3.3%
- 100% certification rate ISO 45001 by sites
📅 Medium-term
- EcoVadis rating ≥ 75
- 100% certification rate ISO 14001 by sites
- EcoVadis or equivalent Corporate Social Responsibility performance rating available for: 25% top spend of strategic suppliers, 100% of strategic and high-risk suppliers, 100% of direct suppliers
🔭 Long-term
- 30% absolute reduction of total energy-related GHG emissions compared to 2017
- CO2 neutrality of products and solutions during use phase
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Occupational health and safetyClimate change mitigationResource efficiencySustainable supply chainProduct responsibilityGood employer