Iff
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global flavours and fragrances industry. Founded in 1833, IFF has established itself as a pioneer, continually innovating to meet the evolving needs of its diverse clientele across various sectors, including food, beverages, personal care, and household products. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, IFF offers a unique portfolio of products and services, including flavour compounds, fragrance creations, and specialty ingredients. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and creativity, setting it apart in a competitive market. Notable achievements include strategic acquisitions that have expanded its capabilities and market reach, solidifying IFF's position as a trusted partner for brands worldwide.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Iff's score of 38 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Iff's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,518,300,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 694,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which primarily arise from direct operations, and 824,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, associated with purchased energy. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the supply chain, accounted for about 5,667,289,000 kg CO2e. IFF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025, using 2015 as the base year. Furthermore, the company has committed to a more significant reduction of 50% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2021 baseline. In tandem, IFF plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 30% within the same timeframe, focusing on key areas such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations. These targets align with science-based methodologies, demonstrating IFF's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 315,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 2 | 141,042,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,500,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Iff 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.
