- Strong fluctuations in demand affecting optimal operation of air separation units, leading to a decline in energy efficiency.
- Increased staff turnover (from 10.1% in 2021 to 13.3% in 2022).
Messer SE & Co. KGaA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Messer SE & Co. KGaA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.33 million metric tons of 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
5.33 million metric tons of CO2e
2022
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.33 million metric tons of CO2e |
| 2021 | 5.46 million t CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2, location-based) |
| 2020 | 4.78 million tCO2e |
| 2019 | 78.3K tCO2e (Messer Group incl. Western Europe); 4.82 Mio. tCO2e (Total) |
| 2014 | 2.7M tCO2e (approx.) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 17.42% lower greenhouse gas emissions than in 2021
- 2.4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) due to decreased electricity consumption and emission factors
- 4.1 thousand metric tons of CO2e less emissions due to on-site units
- Installation of 336 solar panels on the roof of the ASCO production facility in Eschlikon, Switzerland.
- First air separation unit powered by a local renewable energy source in McGregor, Texas, USA.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Raise the share of women in the first and second levels of management by 30% by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance