Long-term growth
The Group identified five drivers which will enable to improve its medium-term development and which are also drivers for resilience in the current economic environment
Energy
Contributing to a transformation within the energy industryEnergy is one of today’s main issues. Increases in demand, notably in developing economies, have accelerated the depletion of fossil resources, which are damaging to the environment when used in large quantities.
Environment
Preserving our atmosphereAir Liquide invests 60% of its Research & Development's budget, into solutions aiming at the protection of life and environment.
Health
Preserving patient and improving his quality of lifeAdvanced economies are seeing aging populations and an accompanying desire for improved quality of life. This has led to an increase in demand for the Group products and services in the Health field.
Developing Economies
Capturing the growth of new marketsDeveloping economies are building new production capacities and industrial infrastructures. The Group is pursuing its development there. Today, Developing economies amount to 64% of the Group's investment opportunities portfolio.
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, to open new markets.
