Symrise
Symrise AG, a leading global supplier of fragrances, flavours, and cosmetic ingredients, is headquartered in Holzminden, Germany. Founded in 2003, the company has rapidly established itself as a key player in the flavour and fragrance industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Symrise is renowned for its innovative approach to product development, offering a diverse range of core services that include flavour creation, fragrance design, and cosmetic ingredient formulation. Their commitment to sustainability and quality sets them apart, ensuring that their products not only meet but exceed industry standards. With a strong market position, Symrise has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions and a robust portfolio that caters to various sectors, from food and beverage to personal care. This dedication to excellence has solidified Symrise's reputation as a trusted partner in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Symrise's score of 51 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Symrise's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Symrise AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,137,295,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 290,424,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 1,846,871,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045. For the near term, Symrise has committed to a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to source 100% renewable electricity annually through 2030. In terms of Scope 3 emissions, Symrise aims for a 30% reduction by 2030, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and waste generated in operations. Symrise's long-term targets include maintaining a minimum of 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2045, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045, again using 2022 as the baseline. The company also commits to reducing Scope 3 emissions related to deforestation-linked commodities by 72% by 2045, with a no-deforestation target set for December 31, 2025. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Symrise's dedication to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 217,828,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 100,066,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,120,475,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Symrise 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.
