Sensient Technologies
Sensient Technologies Corporation, a leading global provider of flavours, colours, and other specialty ingredients, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1882, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Sensient operates primarily within the food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, offering innovative solutions that enhance product appeal and functionality. The company is renowned for its extensive portfolio of natural and synthetic colourants, flavour systems, and botanical extracts, which are distinguished by their quality and versatility. Sensient's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in developing cutting-edge technologies that meet evolving consumer demands. With over a century of expertise, Sensient continues to shape the future of the specialty ingredients market.
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How does Sensient Technologies's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sensient Technologies's score of 20 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sensient Technologies's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sensient Technologies reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 121,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 44,033,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in the US. This represents a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2022, where they were about 109,648,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions decreased from approximately 52,404,000 kg CO2e. Globally, in 2023, the company emitted about 156,567,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 55,494,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling approximately 212,061,000 kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase in total emissions from 2022, where the total was around 211,048,000 kg CO2e. Sensient Technologies has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, aligning with industry standards for transparency in climate commitments.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 150,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 70,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Sensient Technologies is not committed to any 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.
