- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts
- Water scarcity in certain regions
- Attracting and retaining STEM talent
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions
Linde plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Linde plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 38.1 million MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 16.6M MT CO2e; Scope 2: 21.6M MT CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 25.4M MT 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
38.1 million MT CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
43% of total electricity consumption
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1K million m3
2023
Waste
50.3K metric tons (non-hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
71.4M MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 16.6M MT CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.6M MT CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 25.4M MT CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 38.1 million MT CO2e |
| 2021 | 39.9 million tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 37.2 million MT CO2e |
| 2017 | 28.4 million tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Helped customers avoid approximately 91 million metric tons of CO2e through Linde applications.
- Sourced more than 1/3 of electricity from low-carbon and renewable resources.
- Saved more than 500 million gallons of water through sustainability initiatives.
- Recycled more than 273 million pounds of waste from landfills through Zero Waste program.
- Planted and/or donated approximately 50,000 trees.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water withdrawal by 20% on intensity basis for all high water use sites in high-water-stress areas by 2035 (2021 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 35% improvement in Linde GHG intensity by 2035 (2018 baseline).
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 20% by 2035 (high-high sites).
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafety, Health & EnvironmentPeople & CommunityIntegrity & Compliance