- Increasing price pressure and exchange rate differences
- Consolidation in the steel industry
- Difficult economic environment in some regions
- Low oil prices impacting Messer Eutectic Castolin Group
- Political uncertainties and global changes
Messer Group GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, Messer Group GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0M tonnes of CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 133.0K tonnes of CO2e; Scope 2: 2.8M tonnes of CO2e; Scope 3: 64.8K tonnes 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
3.0M tonnes of CO2e
2016
Water Usage
8.2 million cubic metres
2016
Waste
38.4K tonnes (non-toxic) 494 tonnes (hazardous)
2016
Energy Use
4.4K GWh
2016
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016)
| 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). | 133.0K tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.8M tonnes of CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 64.8K tonnes of 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.0M tonnes of CO2e |
| 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
- Reduced specific power consumption (energy consumption in relation to sold product) from 1.3760 kWh to 1.3680 kWh
- Successfully commissioned a new production facility for air gases in Hengyang, China
- Commissioned its third air separation unit in Vietnam
- Implemented a new CO2 recovery facility in Ghent, Belgium
- Installed a cryogenic nitrogen generator at Duslo Šaľa, Slovakia
- Installed a nitrogen generator for Ibiden Hungary
- Implemented the fourth FILTRAC upgrade at Gondecourt’s filling plant in France
- Received ISO 50001:2011 certification for its production site at the air separation unit in Resita, Romania
- Received ISO 50001:2012 certification in Hungary
- AmpaCity pilot project for efficient power transmission won the German Climate and Environment Innovation Award
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Enhance the reliability and flexibility of gas supply in Hungary
- Boost efficiency through integration of Air Liquide Hungary Ipari Gáztermelő Kft.
- Further develop cylinder gases business
- Continue strengthening leadership position in Vietnamese market
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the specific energy consumption of air separation units by 0.5% a year from 2010 to 2020
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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