Linde MH has been reporting on its own activities since 2014 and has published a comprehensive guide in this latest edition: The main section with the topics of corporate organization and strategy, employer profile, employees, health, safety and environment, products and supply chains as well as social responsibility is followed by a detailed appendix with relevant key figures in tabular form. There is a clear commitment to sustainable management and this goal, together with customer satisfaction and profitable growth, forms a triad within the Corporate Strategy 2027. "For us, sustainable action is a measure of success because it secures the future of our company," explains Hans-Georg Connor, Director Health, Safety & Environment at Linde MH. In order to achieve this, concrete goals are formulated: An EcoVadis rating of at least 75 points by 2027, a reduction in reportable accidents by five percent annually, certification of all company sites in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 by 2024 and an average sickness rate of no more than 3.3 percent for 2021.

The report names Linde MH's employees as a key pillar. The international company presents itself as an attractive employer with career opportunities, teamwork and further training opportunities, among other things, and has maintained its high level of commitment to training during the two years of the coronavirus pandemic. Across Europe, there were 334 trainees in 14 professions and 30 students on ten part-time dual study courses in Germany in the reporting year.

Another chapter is dedicated to the topic of health, safety and environment (HSE). Measures and targets are set out to maintain employee health and prevent accidents as far as possible. The same applies to environmental protection: an initial milestone is to reduce energy-related greenhouse gases by 30 percent by 2027. The_{CO2 footprint} in production, sales and services in 2017 serves as the basis for this. Part of the way has already been achieved: around 79% of the electricity purchased in 2020 came from renewable energy sources.

The 57-page report devotes considerable space to the contribution that Linde MH makes to greater sustainability with its products and solutions. Brand Manager Stefan Prokosch explains why the focus is on the use phase of the products: "This is where the greatest leverage for climate protection lies. That's what the life cycle assessments tell us. And with the new generation of electric forklift trucks from Linde, we are creating a further prerequisite for achieving_{CO2 neutrality} in the long term." Energy plays an important role for Linde MH in general. Prokosch: "We want to be energy consultants for our customers and provide the best solution for every application. To this end, we have the widest range of energy options available. There is already a viable solution for recycling lithium-ion batteries. The challenge remains the recycling of cells, where the recycling rate is still low today." The company is working closely with battery manufacturers in this area.

With the numerous safety solutions, there is also a holistic concept for improving safety in intralogistics. In addition to sensor and ultra-wideband-based assistance systems, this includes safety advice that can be used to identify and mitigate safety-critical points in operations. Last but not least, the high product quality of the industrial trucks also contributes to the responsible use of resources.

Linde Material Handling's principles regarding supplier behavior are becoming increasingly important. They set out the clear expectation that human rights will be respected and international social standards complied with. These include, in particular, the prohibition of child labor and forced labor in accordance with the requirements of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the enforcement of statutory minimum, health and safety standards. In order to achieve the greatest possible transparency regarding the sustainability of the supply chain, an EcoVadis rating or a comparable rating for suppliers is being sought: 25% of top strategic suppliers are to be rated by 2022, 100% of strategic and high-risk suppliers by 2023 and 100% of direct suppliers by 2025. Minimum requirements for sustainability in the supply chain are also to be defined and communicated by 2023 and will be mandatory for all suppliers from 2027.