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Givaudan

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Givaudan SA, a global leader in the flavour and fragrance industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1895, Givaudan has established itself as a pioneer in creating innovative taste and scent solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including food and beverage, personal care, and household products. The company is renowned for its unique ability to blend creativity with cutting-edge technology, offering a wide array of flavours and fragrances that enhance consumer experiences. Givaudan's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones such as advancements in natural ingredients and sustainable sourcing practices. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, Givaudan continues to shape the future of the flavour and fragrance industry.

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83

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

20

Industry Benchmark

Givaudan's score of 83 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Givaudan's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Givaudan, headquartered in Switzerland (CH), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,049,127,000 kg CO2e. This includes 132,065,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,342,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 3,908,720,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline. Additionally, Givaudan aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions by 20% over the same timeframe. In line with its long-term climate strategy, Givaudan has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. This commitment includes a goal to become climate positive by 2050, which entails removing more greenhouse gases from the atmosphere than it emits. The company is also part of the UN's Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative, reinforcing its dedication to climate action. Givaudan's emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, as it operates independently. The company is actively working towards its sustainability goals, including a commitment to power all its sites with renewable electricity by 2025.

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102,452,600
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Scope 2
113,687,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Givaudan's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Givaudan is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Givaudan is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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