Dsm Firmenich, a leading global player in the flavour and fragrance industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands. Formed from the merger of DSM and Firmenich, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions in food, beverage, and personal care sectors. Founded in 2023, Dsm Firmenich has quickly made significant strides, leveraging a rich heritage of both parent companies. The company offers a diverse range of products, including natural flavours, fragrance compounds, and sustainable ingredients, setting itself apart through its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a robust market position, Dsm Firmenich is recognised for its pioneering approach to creating sensory experiences, making it a preferred partner for brands worldwide.
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In 2024, Dsm Firmenich reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,227,400,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 594,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 183,700,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 11,156,100,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 11,668,600,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 606,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 10,459,700,000 kg CO2e. Dsm Firmenich has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2016 baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 42% reduction in these emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2045, with a near-term goal of reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030 from the same 2021 baseline. The company has made strides in renewable energy sourcing, planning to increase its annual procurement of renewable electricity from 76% in 2021 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this level through 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Dsm Firmenich's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across its operations and value chain.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,500,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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