Givaudan
Givaudan SA, a global leader in the flavour and fragrance industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1895, Givaudan has established itself as a pioneer in creating innovative taste and scent solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including food and beverage, personal care, and household products. The company is renowned for its unique ability to blend creativity with cutting-edge technology, offering a wide array of flavours and fragrances that enhance consumer experiences. Givaudan's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones such as advancements in natural ingredients and sustainable sourcing practices. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Givaudan continues to shape the future of the flavour and fragrance industry.
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Givaudan's score of 66 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Givaudan's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Givaudan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,049,127,000 kg CO2e, comprising 17,112,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 32,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,360,757,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline. Additionally, Givaudan plans to achieve climate positivity for these scopes by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, the target is a 20% reduction by 2030, with a long-term goal of becoming climate positive by 2050. Givaudan's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its net-zero target, which aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. This includes a significant reduction of 90% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2020 baseline. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary commodities by the end of 2025. These initiatives align with Givaudan's broader strategy to contribute to global climate goals and demonstrate leadership in sustainability within the consumer durables sector.
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| 2009 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 102,452,600 | - | 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 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 113,687,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Givaudan 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.
