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Air Liquide's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Air Liquide's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Liquide amounted to 37,617,000 metric 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Liquide decreased by 4.3%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Air Liquide's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Air Liquide were 16,107,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Air Liquide reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Air Liquide's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.02%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Air Liquide's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Air Liquide reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 21,510,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.
Has Air Liquide reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Air Liquide's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have increased by 26.71%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Air Liquide's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Air Liquide 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Air Liquide use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Air Liquide reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.
Air Liquide's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Air Liquide's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Air Liquide reported 21,075,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Air Liquide includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Air Liquide's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Air Liquide's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Air Liquide reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,075,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 87.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Air Liquide disclose?
In 2023, Air Liquide reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Air Liquide's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,467,000 tCOâ‚‚e (56.11%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,057,000 tCOâ‚‚e (20.26%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 1,916,000 tCOâ‚‚e (12.7%)
Air Liquide's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Air Liquide's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Air Liquide reported a total carbon footprint of 58,692,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.47% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Air Liquide's total carbon footprint was Scope 2 emissions, accounting for 36.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 35.91%.