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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In 2023, Givaudan reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,049,127,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 17,112,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 32,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 3,360,757,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline, and to achieve climate positivity by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Givaudan targets a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. Givaudan's emissions data highlights significant efforts in sustainability, with a focus on reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. The company is committed to no deforestation in its supply chain by 2025 and aims for a 20% reduction in supply chain emissions (Scope 3) by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Givaudan's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility.
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2009 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 102,452,600 | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 113,687,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
Scope 3 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Givaudan 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.