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Glencore is a global diversified natural resources company headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in three main segments: Metals and Minerals, Energy Products, and Agricultural Products. It is involved in the production, refinement, and trading of essential commodities including copper, zinc, nickel, coal, and oil. Glencore's assets are spread across a wide geographic footprint, with operations in over 35 countries. The company's integrated marketing and logistics business model allows it to manage supply and demand dynamics effectively, providing a competitive edge in the volatile commodities market. Founded in 1974, Glencore has grown through significant mergers and acquisitions, such as its merger with Xstrata in 2013.

Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $34 billion in revenue in 2025.