Air Products, registered with the EU Transparency Register since August 2, 2016 (ID 119101322906-62), is a multinational company primarily engaged in the manufacture and supply of industrial gases. Its EU lobbying activities are led by Air Products SA/NV, supporting its European subsidiaries under the ultimate parent company Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., headquartered in the USA. Their lobbying efforts focus on key European Union files related to energy and environmental initiatives, such as the Emissions Trading System (ETS), Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), renewable energy directives (RED), sustainable finance, hydrogen and gas market regulations, CO2 policy, and sustainable carbon cycles. The firm actively monitors and seeks to influence legislation connected to climate, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability within the EU.
Since registration, Air Products has invested substantial resources into lobbying activities, with expenditures reported between €400,000 and €499,999 for the financial year spanning October 2023 to September 2024. The company employs a team of four lobbyists at varying levels of commitment, equivalent to 0.95 full-time equivalents (FTE), with one lobbyist accredited to the European Parliament. This indicates a focused yet professional engagement with EU policymakers.
Lobbying efforts include regular interactions with European Commission officials, evidenced by eight high-level meetings during the latest reporting period. These meetings aim to assert influence over policy development and implementation relevant to Air Products’ core business operations, particularly in energy-intensive industrial sectors.
The firm maintains its EU office at Airport Plaza – Kyoto Building, Leonardo da Vincilaan 19, in Diegem, Belgium, facilitating proximity to key EU institutions to advance its interests.
