Dsm Firmenich Sustainability Profile
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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Dsm Firmenich's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, dsm-firmenich reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,934,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 594,400,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 183,700,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 11,156,100,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its direct operations (Scope 1) by 2025 and a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, dsm-firmenich is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by the same year. The company has also pledged to increase its sourcing 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 a commitment to significant decarbonisation efforts across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,030,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 590,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 8,683,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Dsm Firmenich's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Dsm Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 28% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Dsm Firmenich's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Dsm Firmenich has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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