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Sensient Technologies

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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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19

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Sensient Technologies's score of 19 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sensient Technologies's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sensient Technologies, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 216,676,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 53,132,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 216,676,000 kg CO2e for both scopes. This represents a significant commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with a target to decrease the carbon intensity of their Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. In 2023, the company disclosed emissions data across various regions, including the US, where it emitted approximately 121,930,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 44,033,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The global total for 2023 was about 211,977,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 55,410,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Sensient Technologies has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. The company’s reduction initiatives are aligned with industry standards, reflecting a proactive approach to climate commitments and sustainability.

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211,048,000
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Scope 2
65,548,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sensient Technologies's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Sensient Technologies is in US, which has a high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Sensient Technologies is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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