Linde Publishes 2023 Sustainable Development Report

Woking, UK, July 29, 2024 – Linde (Nasdaq: LIN) has released its 2023 Sustainable Development Report. This report outlines Linde's progress towards its sustainability objectives and introduces new targets.

By the end of 2023, Linde had reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 4.4% compared to the 2021 baseline. In 2023, the company helped its customers avoid 91 million tons of CO2 equivalent, more than double its own emissions. Initiatives in sustainable productivity saved 500 million gallons of water and diverted over 250 million pounds of waste from landfills. Linde ran nearly 600 community engagement programs, benefiting over 350,000 people globally.

The report includes new commitments starting in 2024, such as a $3 billion investment to decarbonize operations, a 20% reduction in water withdrawal intensity at high-stress sites, and implementing company-wide sustainability training. Tamara Brown, Vice President Sustainability, emphasized the company's continued strong performance and ambitious new targets.