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.
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Firmenich's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Firmenich reported total carbon emissions of approximately 201,563,960 kg CO2e, comprising about 193,041,780 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 8,052,180 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in its direct operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025 and plans to be carbon positive thereafter. Firmenich's near-term science-based targets include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to a 2017 baseline. Additionally, legacy sites are targeting a 50% reduction in these emissions by 2025, also against the 2017 baseline. The company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030 and ensuring that 80% of its suppliers by spend have science-based targets by 2026. Long-term, Firmenich aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2039, alongside a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets are part of a broader commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2039, with the target boundaries including land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The emissions data and targets are cascaded from its parent company, Firmenich International SA, which is responsible for the overarching sustainability strategy.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | - | 00,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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