Air Liquide Healthcare Sees Strong Demand for Low-Carbon Medical Gas Solutions Amid Growing Environmental Awareness

In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint, Air Liquide Healthcare is witnessing increased interest in its ECO ORIGIN™ gas solutions, with the company securing contracts with 19 hospitals and clinics across six European countries. Just over a year since launching the solution, the company has also secured its first contract in Brazil, for a major hospital in São Paulo.

As concern over climate change continues to grow, several European countries have set ambitious emission reduction targets that are driving healthcare systems to re-evaluate their environmental impact. With air liquefaction plants accounting for 4% of global CO2 emissions, medical gas suppliers like Air Liquide Healthcare can influence this trend significantly.

The ECO ORIGIN™ offer from Air Liquide Healthcare provides hospitals with certified low-carbon oxygen and nitrogen supplies produced using renewable energy sources, enabling them to reduce their environmental footprint. The company also aims to optimize transport logistics by improving delivery routes and introducing alternative fuels. This approach has resulted in a 70% reduction of carbon emissions associated with medical gas supply, making ECO ORIGIN the attractive solution hospital customers are seeking.

"We're keenly aware that reducing our environmental impact is no longer just an aspiration among hospitals, but a duty towards their patients," said Diana Schillag, member of Air Liquide's Executive Committee responsible for Healthcare, Sustainable Development and Procurement. "Our ECO ORIGIN solution provides us with the means to reduce the carbon footprint of medical gases - from delivery to production - ensuring that our supply aligns seamlessly with its expectations."

The company's long-term approach towards innovation is also crucial in maintaining a balance between commitment to growth and tackling global issues such as climate change.

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