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DE
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Symrise

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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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67

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Symrise's score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Symrise's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Symrise AG 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 a significant 2,128,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of 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. Symrise has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% by 2028 from a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also from a 2020 baseline. These targets are part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. The company is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030 and aims to enhance the eco-efficiency of its emissions by over 60% by 2025 compared to 2010 levels. Furthermore, Symrise plans to become climate positive at all its global production sites by 2030, focusing on reducing emissions in its supply chain. Overall, Symrise AG's climate strategy reflects a robust commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the company as a leader in environmental responsibility within its industry.

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201520162018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
473,831,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
71,236,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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-
000,000,000
Scope 3
944,316,000
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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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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Symrise's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Symrise is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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