How we create economic, environmental and social value
Our
business model
Gases Division
Production and delivery of a wide range of compressed and liquefied gases
Engineering Division
Planning, project development and construction of turnkey industrial plants
Employees
Foundations & input
57,605
EUR 3,780 m
EUR 328
Output & impact
EUR 297,000
EUR 3,489 m
EUR 291 m
4.3
Finance
Foundations & input
EUR 15,059 m
EUR 18,454 m
EUR 36,134 m
Output & impact
EUR 17,113 m
EUR 4,231 m
EUR 2,153 m
EUR 1,299 m
10.2%
EUR 453 m
Innovation
Foundations & input
EUR 112 m
350
Output & impact
232
50%
Natural resources
Foundations & input
Air
28.9 m MWh
45.1 m MWh
56.4 m m3
Output & impact
28.4 m tonnes
67,800 tonnes
18 m tonnes
790 m m3
Society
Foundations & input
EUR 6.7 m
1,000
18,128
Output & impact
200
1 m
1.9 m
Our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our therapies for the treatment of respiratory disease and the services we are able to provide in the care continuum from hospital to home contribute towards improving patients‘ lives. The health and safety of our employees, customers, suppliers and neighbours are the highest priority for us.
Occupational safety and health protectionWe team up with partners on solutions for the energy supply of tomorrow. In our own processes, energy efficiency is a crucial factor in our success.
Cooperation for sustainability Environmental protectionOur business model is geared towards sustainable and profitable growth. We ensure we offer our employees fair and attractive working conditions. Minimum standards for fair employment apply to our suppliers.
Winning talent Supply chainWe invest in a sustainable future through our research and development activities. These include setting up an infrastructure for hydrogen-powered mobility.
Innovations and products Environmental protection