Symrise
Symrise AG, a leading global supplier of fragrances, flavours, and cosmetic ingredients, is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany. Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the flavour and fragrance industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Symrise is renowned for its innovative approach to product development, offering a diverse range of core services that include flavour creation, fragrance design, and cosmetic ingredient formulation. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart, ensuring that their products not only meet but exceed industry standards. With a strong market position, Symrise has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and a robust portfolio that caters to various sectors, from food and beverage to personal care. This dedication to excellence has solidified Symrise's reputation as a trusted partner in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Symrise's score of 37 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Symrise's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Symrise reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,137,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 290,424,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 0 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,846,871,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes. Symrise has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2028, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 30% by 2030. The company is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030, reinforcing its dedication to sustainable practices. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C, demonstrating Symrise's proactive approach to climate change and environmental responsibility.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 217,828,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,066,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 2,120,475,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Symrise 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.
