- Achieving net-zero emissions at the pace required by the climate crisis.
- Securing long-term supply of renewable energy.
- Lack of harmonized carbon pricing.
- Addressing Scope 3 emissions across the value chain.
L'Air Liquide - S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, L'Air Liquide - S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 37.6K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 16.1K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023); Scope 2: 21.5K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023); Scope 3: 22.1K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2022). 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
37.6K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
18.1% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
944 million m3 (2023)
2023
Energy Use
41.5K GWh (2023)
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). | 16.1K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.5K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 22.1K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2022) |
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 | 37.6K thousand tonnes of CO2-eq (2023) |
| 2022 | 2.4M tonnes CO2 (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 4.9% vs 2020.
- Secured 2,600 GWh per year of renewable electricity.
- Reduced carbon intensity by 30% vs 2015.
- 370,000 tonnes anticipated annual CO2 emission reduction from electrification of two oxygen production units in China.
- Significant energy efficiency savings from a new on-site plant in Singapore for GlobalFoundries.
- Involvement in large-scale CCS projects (Porthos, K6, D’Artagnan) contributing to significant CO2 emission reductions.
- Deployment of ECO ORIGINTM offer, certified low-carbon molecules.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute Scopes 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 33% by 2035 vs 2020.
- Reduce carbon intensity by 30% by 2025 vs 2015.
- Implement water management plan by 2025 for 76 priority sites.
- 100% of employees to have common basis of care coverage by 2025.
- 100% of employees to have access to volunteering opportunities by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- 75% of Top 50 customers committed to 2050 Carbon neutrality by 2025, 100% by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach carbon neutrality across the entire value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealthSocial InclusionDiversityGovernance