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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Givaudan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,513,621,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 132,065,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 8,342,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,908,720,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant increase in total emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 4,049,127,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 135,752,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 17,112,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,360,757,000 kg CO2e. Givaudan has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. This target is part of their broader commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across their entire value chain by 2045. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions by 20% before 2030, with a long-term goal of becoming climate positive by 2050. The company is also committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy for its operations by 2025, aligning with the RE100 initiative. Givaudan's climate strategy is supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated their near-term and long-term targets, ensuring they are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. Givaudan's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and their emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 113,687,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 |
| 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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