Linde 2025 Sustainability Report

Key highlights
  • Reduced absolute GHG emissions 10% versus 2021 baseline and reached 50% electricity from low‑carbon/renewable sources, progressing toward the 2035 absolute emissions target.
  • Products and technologies enabled customers to avoid approximately 98 million metric tons CO2e in 2025.
  • Conserved over 1 billion gallons of water and diverted 200 million pounds of waste from landfills.
  • Community engagement supported about 2,100 organizations and employee-led initiatives benefited nearly 400,000 people.

Emissions and energy

In 2025 Linde reduced absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 10% versus its 2021 baseline and increased electricity from low‑carbon and renewable sources to 50%, progressing toward its 2035 absolute emissions target.

Customer impact

Products and technologies enabled customers to avoid approximately 98 million metric tons of CO2e in 2025, supporting industrial decarbonization efforts.

Resource efficiency and community

The company conserved over 1 billion gallons of water, diverted 200 million pounds of waste from landfills, supported about 2,100 organizations globally, and employee-led initiatives benefited nearly 400,000 people.

Reporting and recognition

The 2025 Sustainable Development Report was prepared in accordance with GRI standards and is available on linde.com; Linde was included in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for the 23rd consecutive year and recognized by S&P Global for 25 years of participation in its Corporate Sustainability Assessment.

Source: Linde

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