Air Liquide Healthcare's ECO ORIGIN initiative has gained significant traction, with contracts signed in 2024 with 19 hospitals across six European countries and its first agreement in Brazil. The program delivers certified low-carbon medical gases, aiming to cut the carbon footprint of medical gas supplies by over 70%.

Paris, France: Highlighting the healthcare sector's commitment to environmental sustainability, Air Liquide Healthcare's ECO ORIGIN solution is rapidly advancing. In under a year since its 2024 launch, the company has partnered with 19 hospitals and clinics across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. Additionally, its first contract in Brazil has been finalized with a prestigious hospital in São Paulo to supply low-carbon oxygen and nitrogen.

The ECO ORIGIN program offers certified low-carbon medical gases, including liquid oxygen and nitrogen, produced entirely using renewable energy. The initiative also focuses on reducing transport emissions by optimizing delivery routes and adopting alternative fuels. The result is a reduction in medical gas supply emissions by over 70% compared to standard supplies.

Diana Schillag, a member of Air Liquide's Executive Committee responsible for Healthcare, Sustainable Development, and Procurement, expressed: "By ensuring traceability of the carbon footprint of medical gases - from production to delivery - our offer is increasingly appealing to hospital customers keen to reduce the environmental impact of their activities. It is fully in line with our ADVANCE strategic plan, combining growth dynamic and contribution to progress through innovation. As a responsible partner, Air Liquide Healthcare works alongside healthcare professionals to guarantee the supply of gases and simplify their management, while providing them with low-carbon solutions."

With healthcare systems worldwide contributing to 4% of global CO2 emissions, and several European countries setting ambitious reduction targets, Air Liquide's solution reflects the sector's growing push for sustainable practices.

According to TechSci Research, the initiative by Air Liquide Healthcare to reduce carbon emissions through its ECO ORIGIN program marks a significant step forward for sustainability in the healthcare industry. With healthcare contributing to 4% of global CO2 emissions, the sector faces increasing pressure to adopt greener practices. Air Liquide’s provision of certified low-carbon medical gases, including liquid oxygen and nitrogen produced entirely from renewable energy sources, aligns seamlessly with global sustainability goals and the emission reduction targets set by several European nations.

This initiative benefits healthcare institutions by enabling them to significantly reduce their environmental footprint—by over 70% compared to standard supplies—without compromising the quality or reliability of medical gas supplies. Furthermore, the optimization of delivery logistics and the use of alternative fuels underscore a holistic approach to emissions reduction, extending the impact beyond the production stage.