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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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Air Liquide's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Liquide amounted to 35,551,270 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Air Liquide decreased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Air Liquide reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Air Liquide's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 7.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 20,682,800 tCO₂e 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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 8 of 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). 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 tCO₂e (29.45%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,526,255 tCO₂e (28.08%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,211,500 tCO₂e (26.72%)
Air Liquide's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 28,157 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 528.06 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Air Liquide's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
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 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 60.46 , 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 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Air Liquide is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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