Sensient Technologies Sustainability Profile
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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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 data reflects their commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. For the year 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 set a significant reduction target, aiming to decrease the carbon intensity of its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment underscores their proactive approach to climate action and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from their operations. Sensient Technologies is committed to enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon footprint as part of its corporate responsibility initiatives.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 211,048,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 65,548,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sensient Technologies's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sensient Technologies has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
