Symrise Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Symrise's score of 68 is higher than 81% 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 about 2,128,589,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 2,137,295,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 290,424,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at about 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. Symrise is committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. In terms of eco-efficiency, Symrise aims to enhance its GHG emissions efficiency by over 60% by 2025 compared to 2010 levels. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with interim targets of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Symrise's commitment to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.
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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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Symrise's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Symrise's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 15% last year and decreased by approximately 11% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 81% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Symrise'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.
Symrise has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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