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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
66,500
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's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Air Liquide completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Air Liquide has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Air Liquide’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Air Liquide's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
a. Air Liquide's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
b. Air Liquide's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
b. Air Liquide's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2023
c. Air Liquide's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022
c. Air Liquide's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2022

Insights into Air Liquide's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAir Liquide amounted to35,551,270metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Liquidedecreased by 1.99%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Air Liquide's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202404.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e-5%0%+5%-5%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Air Liquide were 14,868,470 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Air Liquide reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.44%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.91%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Air Liquide's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 20,064,140 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 20,682,800 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Air Liquide reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2023), Air Liquide's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Air Liquide's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Air Liquide use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Air Liquide's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202406 M12 M18 M24 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Air Liquide's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Air Liquide reported 23,243,928 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Air Liquide includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Air Liquide's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202406 M12 M18 M24 MtCO2e+14%-1%+1%+4%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Air Liquide's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,243,928 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 61.36%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.64%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Air Liquide's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Air Liquide's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Air Liquide disclose?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Air Liquide's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Air Liquide's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 6,845,518 tCOâ‚‚e(29.45%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,526,255 tCOâ‚‚e(28.08%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,211,500 tCOâ‚‚e(26.72%)

Air Liquide's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(28.1%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(29.5%)Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(26.7%)

Insights into Air Liquide’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Air Liquide reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,868,470 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 28,157 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 528.06 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Air Liquide's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Wanhua Chemical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,610,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,947Scope 1 Intensity: 866.22 tCO2e/$MSikaYear: 2024Scope 1: 168,946 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,990Scope 1 Intensity: 13.01 tCO2e/$MMitsui ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,531,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,554Scope 1 Intensity: 305.61 tCO2e/$MBrenntagYear: 2024Scope 1: 185,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,897Scope 1 Intensity: 10.98 tCO2e/$MCovestroYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,010,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,755Scope 1 Intensity: 68.45 tCO2e/$MSasolYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,415,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,074Scope 1 Intensity: 3,511.12 tCO2e/$MNippon Paint HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 102,807 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,438Scope 1 Intensity: 9.85 tCO2e/$MAkzo NobelYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,645 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,146Scope 1 Intensity: 5.17 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Chemical GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,277,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,970Scope 1 Intensity: 216.67 tCO2e/$MEvonik IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,390,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,773Scope 1 Intensity: 214.93 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MJohnson MattheyYear: 2025Scope 1: 225,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,104Scope 1 Intensity: 14.92 tCO2e/$MEPC GroupeYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,080 tCO2eRevenue: $M 510Scope 1 Intensity: 39.37 tCO2e/$MDSM-FirmenichYear: 2024Scope 1: 594,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,319Scope 1 Intensity: 44.63 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MArkemaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,358,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,932Scope 1 Intensity: 136.73 tCO2e/$MPidilite IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,690 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,532Scope 1 Intensity: 5.67 tCO2e/$MCorbionYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,069 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,340Scope 1 Intensity: 43.32 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MSolar Industries IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 69.56 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MToyoboYear: 2025Scope 1: 592,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,814Scope 1 Intensity: 210.36 tCO2e/$MAir LiquideYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,868,470 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,157Scope 1 Intensity: 528.06 tCO2e/$M

How does Air Liquide's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Air Liquide reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 528.06 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 43.32, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Air Liquide rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Air Liquide ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Air Liquide among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Air Liquide's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Air Liquide reported a total carbon footprint of 58,795,198 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.38% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Air Liquide's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 39.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 35.18%.a

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