Messer
Messer Group GmbH, commonly referred to as Messer, is a leading industrial gases company headquartered in Germany. Established in 1898, Messer has grown to become a prominent player in the global market, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and beyond. The company specialises in the production and distribution of industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, catering to various sectors such as healthcare, metal fabrication, and food processing. Messer is renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering unique solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and expansions that bolster its service capabilities. As a trusted partner in the industrial gases sector, Messer continues to set benchmarks for quality and reliability.
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Messer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Messer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with an additional 3,190,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2022, where they were about 5,630,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 3 emissions increased from approximately 2,920,000,000 kg CO2e in the previous year. Messer's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Messer SE & Co. KGaA, reflecting the broader corporate family's sustainability performance. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Messer, indicating a potential area for future commitment. The company has not provided detailed Scope 1 emissions data for 2023, but in 2021, it reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 240,300,000 kg CO2e. The absence of comprehensive data for all scopes in recent years suggests that Messer may be in the process of enhancing its emissions reporting and climate strategy. Overall, while Messer has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction targets highlights an opportunity for the company to strengthen its climate commitments in alignment with industry standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 3,151,015,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Messer is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
