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Linde Recognized by Bloomberg as a Leader in Gender Equality
. Linde (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced it has been recognized as a leader in gender equality by Bloomberg for the fourth consecutive year. Linde has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which tracks the financial performance of companies Bloomberg considers to be most committed to gender equality. Members are selected based on a rigorous assessment of their disclosure and performance scores in 74 metrics across five key areas: leadership & talent pipeline; equal pay; inclusive culture; policies and brand. Bloomberg’s Gender Reporting Framework is updated annually to reflect emerging best practices. Linde has been included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index since its launch in 2018,…
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Linde Signs Long-Term Agreement with BorsodChem, member of Wanhua Chemical Group
. Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) has signed a long-term agreement with BorsodChem Zrt., the Hungarian chemical company and member of the Wanhua Chemical Group, for the supply of nitrogen, oxygen and compressed air to its chemical complex in Kazincbarcika. Linde will construct one of the largest air separation units in Hungary, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. In addition to supporting BorsodChem’s expansion, the plant will provide additional nitrogen, oxygen and compressed air to meet the increasing demand for industrial gases in Hungary and surrounding countries. "We are proud of our track record of safely and reliably supplying industrial gases to BorsodChem and are…
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Linde to Contribute to EU’s Hydrogen Strategy as a Member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today that it has been selected by the European Commission as a new member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance. Linde will contribute to the work of the Alliance through its long-standing expertise in hydrogen mobility, production, processing and distribution plus its leading position in the clean hydrogen industry. The European Commission founded the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance as part of the new industrial strategy for Europe in March this year and hosted its official launch with an event in July. The Alliance brings together leading European industrial companies as well as representatives from politics and civil society. It is strongly anchored in the…
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Linde Launches 2019 Sustainable Development Report
. Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today that it has launched its 2019 Sustainable Development Report. Linde’s 2019 Sustainable Development Report showcases how the company delivered on its commitment to sustainability throughout the year and highlights how its core values of safety, inclusion, integrity, accountability and community are deeply rooted in its operations. The report also includes Linde’s new 10-year Sustainable Development and Climate Change Targets (SD 2028 Targets), which will continue to deliver value to its stakeholders. The Linde 2019 Sustainable Development Report can be accessed here. Über Linde plc Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2019 sales of $28 billion (€25 billion).…
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Linde Signs MoU with CNOOC to Jointly Develop China’s Hydrogen Energy Industry
Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China National Offshore Oil Corporation’s (CNOOC) subsidiary, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services, to jointly develop the hydrogen energy industry in China. Together, both companies will explore the option to invest in hydrogen production and filling facilities, and further the use of hydrogen in industrial applications, particularly mobility. "This MoU builds on a history of close cooperation between Linde and CNOOC. Linde is a global leader in hydrogen technology and mobility solutions, and we are proud to work with CNOOC to develop the hydrogen energy industry in China," said Sanjiv Lamba, Executive Vice President…
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Linde Announces Changes to Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Linde plc (NYSE:LIN; FWB:LIN) today announced it has changed the location and time of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, related governmental actions and the importance of safeguarding the health of all Linde plc stakeholders. The company has also added a virtual meeting format. Linde plc will hold its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM UK time (8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time in the US), as follows: 1. Through a virtual on-line meeting format; and 2. As required by Irish law, through an in-person meeting at the company’s principal offices located at The Priestley Centre, 10…
