International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global flavours and fragrances industry. Founded in 1909, IFF has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving diverse sectors such as food, beverages, personal care, and household products. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including natural extracts and flavour compounds, which are designed to enhance sensory experiences. IFF's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades and a robust portfolio, IFF continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for brands seeking to elevate their offerings through unique flavour and fragrance solutions.
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In 2023, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,151,257,000 kg CO2e, comprising 694,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 824,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,667,289,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2040, and a 70% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. For the near term, IFF has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year, while also targeting a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In previous years, IFF's emissions have varied, with notable figures including 1,912,100,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 1,796,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working to engage its suppliers, representing 70% of its supply chain emissions, to set their own science-based reduction targets by 2025. Overall, IFF's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 135,417,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 141,042,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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 |
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