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 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 significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its direct operations (Scope 1) by 2025 and a 10% reduction in its transportation carbon footprint (Scope 3) by 2025 compared to 2021 levels. dsm-firmenich has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, the company aims for a minimum decarbonisation reduction of 90% across all scopes by 2045. This includes a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with specific targets for Scope 3 emissions, including a 25% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel-and-energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations by 2030. The emissions data and targets are part of a broader strategy aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores dsm-firmenich's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its environmental impact. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 76% in 2021 to 100% by 2025, maintaining this level through 2030.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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