L'Air Liquide Societe Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude SA

Common Name
Air Liquide
Country
France
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
64,124
Ticker
AI
Exchange
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Description
Air Liquide S.A. is a leading multinational company specializing in industrial gases and services for various industries, including healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing. Founded in 1902 and head...

Air Liquide EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2024, Air Liquide was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

Air Liquide has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Air Liquide are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex
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Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex
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Insights into Air Liquide's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Air Liquide reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 3.19 billion, representing 11.8% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 138.90 million of Air Liquide's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.5% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

Air Liquide's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

20212022202320240%4.5%9%13.5%18%% Taxonomy-Eligible turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have Air Liquide's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Air Liquide's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 37.5% , suggesting that Air Liquide may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.

How much of Air Liquide's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 3.19 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 11.8% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 138.90 million (0.5% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 11.3% of Air Liquide's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.

How much of Air Liquide's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 138.90 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.5% of its total turnover.

This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.

Air Liquide's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible BTurnover(88.2%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Turnover(0.5%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Turnover(11.3%)

Air Liquide's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%3%6%9%12%% Taxonomy-Eligible turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is Air Liquide's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 0.5%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much revenue does Air Liquide earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 135.29 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0.5% of the company's total revenue, indicating that Air Liquide has limited exposure on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.

Insights into Air Liquide's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Air Liquide reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 574.90 million, representing 15.1% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 261.10 million of Air Liquide's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 6.9% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

Air Liquide's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

20212022202320240%4%8%12%16%% Taxonomy-Eligible capex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have Air Liquide's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Air Liquide's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 17.86%, suggesting that Air Liquide may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.

How much of Air Liquide's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 574.90 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 15.1% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 261.10 million (6.9% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 8.2% of Air Liquide's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).

How much of Air Liquide's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 261.10 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 6.9% of its total capital investment.

This low alignment reflects that Air Liquide is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.

Air Liquide's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible B Capex(84.9%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Capex(6.9%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Capex(8.2%)

Air Liquide's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%2.5%5%7.5%10%% Taxonomy-Eligible capex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is Air Liquide's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 6.9%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much Air Liquide is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Air Liquide allocated EUR 262.73 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 6.9% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that Air Liquide has only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.

Insights into Air Liquide's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, Air Liquide reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 486.60 million, representing 9.9% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 38.60 million of Air Liquide's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.8% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).

Air Liquide's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

20212022202320240%2.5%5%7.5%10%% Taxonomy-Eligible opex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have Air Liquide's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Air Liquide's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 42.86%, suggesting that Air Liquide may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.

How much of Air Liquide's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 486.60 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 9.9% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 38.60 million (0.8% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 9.1% of Air Liquide's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).

How much of Air Liquide's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that EUR 38.60 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.8% of its total operational expenditure.

This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.

Air Liquide's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

Total TaxonomyNon-Eligible B Opex(90.1%)Total TaxonomyAligned A1 Opex(0.8%)Total TaxonomyEligible but NotAligned A2 Opex(9.1%)

Air Liquide's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

CCMCCAWTRPPCCEBIO0%2.5%5%7.5%10%% Taxonomy-Eligible opex
  • Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
  • Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is Air Liquide's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:

  • Climate Change Mitigation: 0.8%
  • Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
  • Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
  • Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
  • Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
  • Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much of Air Liquide's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2024, Air Liquide allocated EUR 39.49 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.8% of the company's total OPEX, indicating that Air Liquide has only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.