Air Liquide and Sasol Face Scrutiny Over South Africa Carbon Targets

Air Liquide is facing pressure from investors and advocates over a lack of transparency regarding its carbon reduction goals at the Secunda facility in South Africa. Despite a commitment to cut emissions by 30% by 2031, the company has not released the baseline data or progress reports needed to verify these claims. While Air Liquide has invested in renewable energy, the facility still relies on coal fired power for the majority of its operating hours. Critics argue that without site specific transition plans and open reporting, the company cannot prove it is meeting its legal climate obligations.