Iff
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global flavours and fragrances industry. Founded in 1909, IFF has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving diverse sectors such as food, beverages, personal care, and household products. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including natural extracts and flavour compounds, which are designed to enhance sensory experiences. IFF's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades and a robust portfolio, IFF continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for brands seeking to elevate their offerings through unique flavour and fragrance solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Iff's score of 57 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iff's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,151,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 694,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 824,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity and steam. Additionally, IFF's Scope 3 emissions, which cover all other indirect emissions in the value chain, amounted to approximately 5,667,289,000 kg CO2e. IFF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations, also by 2030. In the United States, IFF's emissions for 2021 were reported at approximately 518,753,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 543,068,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has previously committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2015 base year, alongside engaging suppliers to establish their own science-based reduction targets. Overall, IFF's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and aligns with industry standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 135,417,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 141,042,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Iff is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
