Nippon Sanso in Europe launches its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting strong ESG performance and significant environmental results

The company reports decreases of 44% in water consumption, 24% in waste generation and over 40% in GHG emissions.

Madrid. 23 September 2026. Nippon Sanso in Europe, part of Nippon Sanso Holdings Group, a global leader in industrial and medical gases, has released its Sustainability Report 2026, a non-financial report including the company’s sustainability performance as well as other non-financial achievements for Fiscal Year Ending March 31st 2026. The results reflect its consistent commitment to Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives across the organisation.

The company’s unwavering commitment to sustainability is evident both its internal operations and its support to customers’ carbon neutrality journeys. The Sustainability Report 2026 highlights a 44% reduction in water consumption, a 24% decrease in waste generation and over 40% lower in Greenhouse Gas emissions in Europe. The report also shows that 39% of the company’s energy consumption comes from renewable energy consumption.

Alongside its environmental achievements, the report highlights the company’s focus on people excellence. Women represented 30.9% of the workforce and 34.3% of managerial positions. More than 100 community initiatives engaged employees across Europe. Both clients’ and employees’ safety remained a top priority throughout the year, and this commitment was recognised by EIGA with the “Company Safety Award”.

Raoul Giudici, President of Nippon Sanso in Europe, emphasised that sustainability remains a key priority for the company: “Across our organisation, sustainability is not a standalone ambition, but a shared responsibility. By embedding it into the way we operate, collaborate and grow, we are strengthening our business and contributing to a more resilient future”.

Nippon Sanso’s Chief Sustainability Officer in Europe, Joaquín González-Blas, highlighted the importance of ESG reporting: “Consistent reporting is essential to understand where we stand, measure progress transparently and guide informed decisions as we advance our sustainability ambitions. It helps us turn ambition into accountable action, while strengthening trust with stakeholders across our organisation and beyond”.

Looking ahead, Nippon Sanso in Europe remains committed to advancing its ESG priorities with transparency, accountability and measurable action. By integrating sustainability into its operations, customer solutions and stakeholder relationships, the company continues to strengthen its positive impact while supporting a more resilient, inclusive and low-carbon future for industry and society.

About Nippon Sanso

Nippon Sanso, previously operating as Nippon Gases, is a leading industrial and medical gases company in Europe, part of the Nippon Sanso Holdings Group, the world’s fourth-largest industrial gases provider. With more than 100 years of experience, a presence in over 30 countries and nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, the group combines global reach with local expertise. In Europe, the company has over 4,000 employees –30.9% of which are women – operating in 14 countries, serving more than 150,000 customers and 622,000 patients. The name change strengthens the group’s global identity and its commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability and its purpose of “Making life better through gas technology”.