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Symrise AG, a leading player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany. Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly established itself as a key provider of innovative fragrance and flavour solutions, serving diverse sectors such as food and beverage, cosmetics, and household products.
With a strong global presence, Symrise operates in over 40 countries, ensuring a robust supply chain and localised expertise. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality, offering unique products that enhance sensory experiences. Notable achievements include significant advancements in natural ingredients and a focus on responsible sourcing, positioning Symrise as a trusted partner in the global market.
66
DitchCarbon score
+34 vs industry average
Symrise’s score of 66 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Symrise's reported carbon emissions
Symrise, a German company in the Chemicals nec industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.5 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of 312,142,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of 54,477,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling 3,136,713,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributors to Scope 3 emissions were purchased goods and services (2,413,826,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (353,368,000 kg CO2e).
Looking back, Symrise's total emissions were 2,137,295,000 kg CO2e in 2023 and 2,241,505,000 kg CO2e in 2021.
Symrise has committed to several ambitious climate targets. As part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitment, Symrise AG aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, with near-term targets validated against a 1.5°C trajectory. Specifically, Symrise AG commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. The company also aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from specific categories, including purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and processing of sold products, by 30% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Furthermore, Symrise aims to maintain at least a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2030 through 2045, and a 90% reduction in specified Scope 3 categories by 2045, both from a 2022 base year. Symrise also commits to annually sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030.
Beyond SBTi, Symrise also has additional targets, such as reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2028 compared to a 2020 base year. The company further aims to increase the eco-efficiency of GHG emissions by more than 60% by 2025 compared with 2010. Symrise also states an ambition to be climate neutral by 2045 for the entire Group. More recently, Symrise has set a new net-zero GHG emissions ambition for Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2040, based on a new 2025 base year. This includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to a 2022 base year.
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Symrise’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
7 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
Symrise AG commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
Behind target90%
2030
90% reduction in Scope 1
Symrise AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
Behind target90%
2045
90% reduction in Scope 1
Symrise AG commits to maintain a minimum of 90% absolute scope 1 GHG emissions reduction from 2030 through 2045 from a 2022 base year.
Behind target90%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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