Firmenich
Firmenich, officially known as Firmenich SA, is a leading global player in the fragrance and flavour industry, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1895, the company has established itself as a pioneer in creating innovative scent and taste solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including food and beverage, personal care, and household products. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Firmenich is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and creativity. The company offers a unique portfolio of products, including natural and synthetic fragrances, flavour compounds, and aroma chemicals, distinguished by their quality and originality. Firmenich's dedication to research and development has earned it a prominent market position, making it a trusted partner for brands worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Firmenich's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Firmenich's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Firmenich's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Firmenich reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions reaching approximately 606,600,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 308,800,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions soaring to around 9,996,000,000 kg CO2e. This highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across its operations. Firmenich has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2039. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as a baseline. Additionally, Firmenich is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and ensuring that 80% of its suppliers, by spend, have science-based targets by 2026. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2039 and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, with 2021 as the baseline year. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, demonstrating Firmenich's commitment to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.
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| 2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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Firmenich 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.
