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.
+53 vs industry average
Firmenich’s score of 82 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Firmenich's reported carbon emissions
### Firmenich's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments In 2025, Firmenich reported a total of approximately 11 billion kg CO2e in greenhouse gas emissions. This figure comprises approximately 581.7 million kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 140 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 10.3 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company's climate commitments include ambitious targets for emission reduction. Firmenich aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as a baseline year. This near-term goal aligns with their broader objective to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2039, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Further, Firmenich has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a 2021 base year. This reduction specifically targets emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations. The company also aims for carbon neutrality in its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) by 2025, with aspirations to be carbon positive thereafter. They are also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030 and have set a target for 80% of their suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2026. In terms of past performance, in 2022, Firmenich reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 193 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 8 million kg CO2e (market-based). In 2021, Scope 1 and 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 1.05 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, the total reported emissions were approximately 11.4 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 605.7 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 170 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at approximately 10.6 billion kg CO2e.
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Firmenich’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2025
50% reduction in Scope 2
Firmenich legacy sites have set an interim target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 vs. 2017, in alignment with our…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Inherited from DSM-Firmenich AGClimate Action 100
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