Air Products And Chemicals
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., commonly known as Air Products, is a leading global provider of industrial gases headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1940, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in the production of atmospheric and process gases, Air Products serves a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Their core offerings, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen, are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a robust market position, Air Products has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies. The company continues to be recognised for its contributions to the industrial gas sector, driving efficiency and environmental responsibility across its operations.
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Air Products And Chemicals's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Air Products and Chemicals reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,300,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 16,400,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 10,700,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling about 8,300,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 33% reduction in the carbon intensity of its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2023 as the baseline. Additionally, Air Products has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In 2022, the company reported total emissions of approximately 34,600,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight increase from the previous year. The emissions breakdown for 2022 included Scope 1 emissions of about 15,900,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 10,700,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 8,100,000,000 kg CO2e. Air Products has also established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action. The company is actively working to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions as part of its comprehensive climate strategy.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 16,700,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,270,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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