Air Liquide, a leading provider of gases, technologies and services for industry and health, has announced its partnership with Paris 2024 to reduce the carbon emissions of the event. Air Liquide will serve as an Official Supporter in hydrogen and supply renewable hydrogen to power some of Paris 2024’s official fleet vehicles. This partnership aligns with Paris 2024’s vision for sustainable games.
The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee and Air Liquide have signed a partnership to provide hydrogen for vehicles transporting officials and athletes. Air Liquide will supply hydrogen of renewable origin to several hundred Toyota Mirai, the official vehicle of Paris 2024. This renewable hydrogen will be produced from water electrolysis or biomethane with guarantees of origin.
Transportation accounts for 24% of global CO(2) emissions, and as such, various solutions including hydrogen of renewable origin are required to address the climate emergency. Hydrogen offers significant advantages, including a long range and minimal charging times, especially for heavy and intensive transport such as taxis and Paris 2024’s official fleet.
Air Liquide’s commitment to provide renewable hydrogen to Paris 2024 demonstrates their dedication to sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.
Air Liquide commited to a greener future
Air Liquide is a world leader in hydrogen production. With over 60 years of experience, they’re using their expertise and their capabilities in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production to develop important projects to decarbonize industry and transport. To accelerate the development of hydrogen as part of the energy transition, Air Liquide is committed to developing a total installed electrolysis capacity of 3 gigawatts by 2030.
As an Official Supporter of Paris 2024, Air Liquide will supply hydrogen of renewable origin for the vehicles used during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in order to help reduce the carbon footprint of the event. Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, said “Thanks, Air Liquide, for your commitment as an Official Supporter of Paris 2024. We’re thrilled to have you on board!”.
Beyond the Games, this partnership will accelerate the wide-scale adoption of hydrogen to decarbonize heavy and intensive transport, including taxis. François Jackow, Chief Executive Officer of the Air Liquide Group, explains: “Air Liquide and Paris 2024 share the same ambition: implementing concrete solutions to meet the challenge of climate change. That’s what our partnership is all about. The challenge is huge, and it is only by working together that we will succeed!”
Air Liquide’s contribution to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 in brief: they will supply hydrogen of renewable origin for the vehicles used during the event, helping to reduce the carbon footprint.
Air Liquide to supply renewable hydrogen for Paris 2024 official fleet
In a bid to support the energy transition, Air Liquide, the world leader in the production and distribution of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen, will supply renewable hydrogen for some of the vehicles in Paris 2024’s official fleet.
Several hundred hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai cars will benefit from Air Liquide’s renewable hydrogen, which will be produced from water electrolysis or biomethane with guarantees of origin. Air Liquide firmly believes that hydrogen has a vital role to play in the success of the energy transition and has developed unique expertise in this area over the last 60 years.
The group is committed to achieving the carbon neutrality of its activities by 2050, in line with the 2015 Paris Agreements and as a hydrogen pioneer, Air Liquide is responsible for launching, piloting, and developing some of today’s most important projects to decarbonize industry and transport.
Supporting athletes for a better future
Air Liquide has also committed to supporting athletes for a better future through its Performance Pact initiative. The French Sport Foundation initiative, supported by Air Liquide France Industrie, aims to help athletes not only in their sporting careers but also their professional development.
As part of this initiative, Air Liquide supports Laura Tarantola, an Olympic silver medalist in rowing, and Thibaud Rigaudeau, a European silver medalist and World silver medalist in paratriathlon.
Accelerating development of hydrogen
Air Liquide has set some ambitious targets to accelerate the development of hydrogen as part of the energy transition. By 2030, the company aims to develop a total electrolysis capacity of 3 GW.
Air Liquide’s commitment to the energy transition and supporting athletes is clear. Its innovative projects and unique expertise in hydrogen production and distribution put the company at the forefront of the energy transition.
The Power of Hydrogen: Air Liquide Leading the Way
Air Liquide is a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for various industries and healthcare. Established in 1902, the company has evolved its scientific territory and placed oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen at the forefront of its activities.
Air Liquide’s strategic plan for 2025, ADVANCE, focuses on combining financial and extra-financial dimensions for global performance. With its ability to innovate and technological expertise, the company is targeting new markets while maintaining resilience and strength.
Additionally, Air Liquide is dedicated to shaping the future by creating solutions that contribute to energy transition and climate change. One of the primary areas of focus is hydrogen, a small molecule that plays a crucial role in matter, energy, and life.
In 2022, Air Liquide’s revenue surpassed €29.9 billion, earning a spot on notable indexes like CAC 40 ESG, EURO STOXX 50, FTSE4Good, and DJSI Europe. The company’s shares are listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (compartment A).
Learn more about Air Liquide and their role in advancing hydrogen technology.
Organizing the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
The Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 (Paris 2024) is tasked with planning, organizing, financing, and delivering the most significant sports event in the world – the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024. The contract was signed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF), and the City of Paris to ensure all activities related to the games go as scheduled.
The Olympics and Paralympics bring together more than 10,500 athletes representing 206 and 182 delegations from five continents, respectively. The event is followed by over 13 million audiences and watched by about four billion viewers globally. It serves not only as a sporting competition but also as a global event with great economic and cultural importance.
Air Liquide partnership with Paris 2024
Air Liquide has announced its partnership with Paris 2024 – the organization responsible for delivering the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As the world’s largest supplier of hydrogen and with long-standing experience in the aerospace field, Air Liquide is committed to providing innovative solutions and contributing to a low-carbon future.
This partnership represents a great opportunity for Air Liquide to showcase the benefits of hydrogen and its potential as a key component in future energy systems.
The company has already started supporting the preparations for the games and will deploy its expertise to provide infrastructure for hydrogen stations. This will enable visitors, athletes and officials to enjoy clean and sustainable mobility during the games.
Together with Paris 2024, Air Liquide is committed to delivering a responsible, sustainable and innovative Olympic Games.
