Firmenich
Firmenich, officially known as Firmenich SA, is a leading global player in the fragrance and flavour industry, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1895, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, continually innovating in its core business areas of scent and taste creation. Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and creativity, Firmenich offers a diverse range of products, including fine fragrances, consumer fragrances, and flavour solutions for food and beverages. The company’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of consumer preferences, positioning it as a trusted partner for brands worldwide. With a rich history of milestones, Firmenich has consistently been recognised for its excellence, earning accolades for its sustainable practices and innovative product offerings. As a pioneer in the industry, Firmenich remains dedicated to enhancing sensory experiences while prioritising environmental responsibility.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Firmenich's score of 42 is higher than 97% 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 greenhouse gas emissions, totalling approximately 6.1 million tonnes CO2e across all scopes. This includes about 606,600 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 308,800 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a substantial 9.996 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. 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 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, alongside a similar 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, with 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Firmenich's commitment to sustainable practices and climate action.
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Add to project2011 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| 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.
