The year 2005 marked the first time the Linde Group recorded international data centrally on its human resources and health, safety and environment (HSE) activities. The information applies to the period under review, i.e. from January 1 through December 31, 2004. The data covers a total of 126 consolidated companies in 54 countries. In addition to production plants, administrative and distribution sites have also been included. As a result, the data covers approximately 96 percent of the Group’s entire workforce.
We have reflected the differences between our Gas and Engineering and Material Handling business segments by providing figures for the Linde Group as a whole, and for each of the two segments individually. The figures last mentioned you will find in our Corporate Responsibility Report. Companies which joined or left Linde AG within the reporting period have not been included in this analysis.