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.
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Symrise's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Symrise reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,426,813,000 kg CO2e, comprising 298,224,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 153,194,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,128,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the total emissions were about 2,137,295,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 290,424,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 1,846,871,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Symrise aims to achieve an 80% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. The company is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. In terms of long-term commitments, Symrise has pledged to reach net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. This includes maintaining a minimum of 90% reduction in absolute 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 year. Furthermore, Symrise is focused on increasing the eco-efficiency of its emissions, aiming for a 60% improvement by 2025 compared to 2010 levels. The company is also committed to becoming climate positive at all its global production sites by 2030, based on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. These targets align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Symrise's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint in the industry.
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| 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 204,369,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 116,066,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 2,383,146,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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