“We have reached the dawn of a systemic change, in which hydrogen will play a key role”

“In order to contribute to a low-carbon future, Air Liquide has decided to rely on hydrogen, which could represent 18% of global energy consumption in 2050⁽¹⁾. This molecule is currently seen as a key solution to reducing the carbon emissions of several sectors, including heavy industry, transport, urban heating networks and data centers.

Hydrogen’s potential is therefore immense. We are working to roll out its use on a large scale, to make it a viable energy alternative in the quest for a low-carbon society. In Canada, for example, we are about to put into service the largest membrane electrolyzer in the world for the production of carbon-free hydrogen destined notably for the North American mobility market.

Moreover, Air Liquide plays a leading role in promoting hydrogen as part of a collective effort supported by industrial players, states and international institutions. The Group has founded several initiatives such as the Hydrogen Council which brings together almost 100 executive officers from leading energy, transport and industrial companies as well as investment firms. lt has also forged public-private partnerships, such as those in South Korea and California, to offer collaborative solutions that will change the scale of the distribution networks and make hydrogen a tangible reality at a global level.”

PIERRE-ÉTIENNE FRANC,
VICE PRESIDENT OF THE HYDROGEN
ENERGY WORLD BUSINESS LINE
AT AIR LIQUIDE

“To act efficiently, we need to bring together all energies”

“Our Group has set ambitious Climate objectives. These objectives are part of a global approach. Not only are we taking action to reduce our own carbon footprint, but we are also supporting our customers in the same approach, while contributing more generally to the creation of a low-carbon society.

Our expertise and our strong capacity for innovation are our greatest strengths to help achieve these objectives. Our employees, who contribute daily to our low-carbon ambitions, play a key role in their deployment. To monitor our progress and share best practices, we have built an internal network which, in each entity, is led by Climate Champions and Climate Ambassadors. The former are responsible for implementing Climate objectives. The latter are employees, all of whom have volunteered for this role, responsible for overseeing environmental initiatives⁽²⁾ on a local scale.

We also rely on our stakeholders to accelerate the energy transition. In collaboration with our customers, we are co-building solutions to make industry more efficient and responsible. Moreover, we are stepping up international and local partnerships to develop new markets in which we are particularly involved, such as biomethane and hydrogen energy. We firmly believe that these collective efforts will help us make the greatest strides to develop a low-carbon society.”

DAVID MENESES,
VICE PRESIDENT SUSTAINABILITY AT AIR LIQUIDE