Zero: The Climate Race The world’s biggest consumers of electricity are hidden in plain sight
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Oct 30, 2025 Sanjiv Lamba, CEO of Linde and expert in industrial gases, discusses how his company’s electricity consumption rivals that of small nations. He explores the increasing demand for low-carbon hydrogen and its viability as a commercial opportunity. Lamba highlights Linde's strategies for reducing emissions and improving efficiency, detailing innovations like Flex ASUs and AI forecasting. He also addresses the importance of stable policies for the future of clean hydrogen projects, shedding light on environmental challenges within the industrial sector.
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Growth Mirrors Industrial Activity
- Linde's growth tracks global industrial production and is strongest in resilient sectors like health care and food.
- These resilient markets sustained demand during recent industrial slowdowns.
Products Abate More Emissions Than Linde Emits
- Linde claims its products helped customers avoid 96 million tonnes CO2e, 2.6× its own scope 1+2 emissions.
- The company sets targets to cut its scope 1+2 emissions 35% by 2035 and reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Make ASUs Flexible And Predictive
- Reduce electricity demand by improving ASU efficiency and deploying flexible designs that can turn down quickly.
- Integrate AI forecasting to optimize production around variable renewable supply.
