The Group identified five growth drivers which will enable to improve its medium-term development
Energy
Contributing to a transformation within the energy industryEnergy is one of today’s main issues. Increases in demand, notably in emerging economies, have accelerated the depletion of fossil resources, which are damaging to the environment when used in large quantities.
Environment
Preserving our atmosphereActively engaged in sustainable development, Air Liquide invests 60% of its Research and Development (R&D) budget in solutions aiming to preserve the environment and life.
Health
Preserving patient and improving the quality of lifeIndustrialized countries are seeing aging populations and an accompanying desire for improved quality of life. This has led to an increase in demand for Group products and medical services.
High Tech
Pushing the front line of progressDeveloping more and more high tech fulfills two objectives: it improves everyday life via more powerful, compact technologies that cost less; and it drives scientific progress and knowledge advancement.
Emerging Economies
Guiding the growth of new marketsEmerging economies are gas needs because of it industrial expansion. Whether having established presence in these countries long ago or more recently, the Group projects in the coming years 50% of its investments will take place in these world regions.