Sustainability

The European liquid gas industry is committed to sustainable and responsible business practices, and acknowledges the importance of aligning its efforts with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and relevant European policy objectives.

To further its commitment to sustainability, the industry developed a sustainability charter based on an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. This charter outlines the common commitments the industry intends to make and implement in its operations and organisations.

We are determined to contribute to the energy transition and decarbonisation of the economy. Our aim is to foster a better society, promoting social inclusion and governance practices.

Liquid Gas Europe is eager to work with all stakeholders to achieve this by collaborating and leveraging our collective resources to nurture positive change.

The role of liquid gases

For more than 70 years, liquid gases have been a cost-effective and lower-carbon solution for the energy requirements of individuals and businesses, particularly those located in remote areas. Additionally, they have proven to be one of the most widely used alternative fuels in transportation.

Whilst conventional LPG is derived from petroleum or natural gas refining, low-carbon and renewable alternatives are rapidly being developed. Renewable LPG, for instance, is already available in growing quantities today as a drop-in replacement for LPG, with a carbon footprint reduction of up to 80%. We are actively working to increase its availability and use on the market.

Other pathways to produce renewable liquid gases, such as renewable LPG, and renewable and recycled carbon Dimethyl ether (DME), are also under development. The liquid gas industry is fully committed to providing fully decarbonised energy solutions by 2050. We have a clear roadmap in place to achieve this ambitious goal.

Commitments

Environmental Commitments

LGE members companies are committed to report measure and report on:

1. Reduce carbon footprints

  • Reductions in GHG emission
  • Energy (and wider utility) efficiency activities and impact/expected impact across operations
  • Reduction of emissions through a more circular approach towards waste

2. Support the shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, by promoting the use of low carbon, and renewable & recycled carbon fuels

  • Increase the production of renewable liquid gases
  • Investment in research and development programs focused on new production pathways for renewable liquid gases

3. Promote the circular economy

  • Use of waste to produce renewable & recycled carbon liquid gases
  • Use of refillable, transportable liquid gas cylinders

Social Commitments

LGE members companies are committed to report measure and report on:

4. Promote fair and equal treatment of workers and their continuous development in a safe workplace

  • Diversity and equality among the workforces
  • Promotion of safety at the workplace
  • Training the workforce

5. Provide the highest safety standards for transport, storage, and final use of liquid gases

  • Members individual commitment to achieving the highest safety standards supplemented by the coordination of the LGE Safety and Standardisation Working Group.

6. Positively impact on territories and communities

  • Member actions to raise awareness among consumers about energy efficiency
  • Positive impact on ambient air quality where liquid gas combustion replaces wood/biomass/coal

Governance Commitments

LGE members companies are committed to report measure and report on:

7. Fair and transparent activity

  • Advocacy activities based on principles of transparency and supported by scientific evidence
  • Advocacy undertaken in good faith to positively impact the environment and health of customers
Liquid Gas Europe Sustainability Charter