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Iff

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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48

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Iff's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Iff's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,510,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 694,072,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 824,185,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which cover the entire value 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 50% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations, also by 2030. In previous years, IFF has made significant strides in emissions management, including a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2025 from a 2015 base year. This commitment reflects IFF's proactive approach to sustainability and its alignment with science-based targets, ensuring that its emissions reduction strategies are consistent with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
315,000,000
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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
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,500,000,000
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00,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Iff's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Iff is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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