- Global macroeconomic climate and supply chain disruptions
- Evolving customer requirements for sustainable ingredients
- Global challenges in raw materials and logistics
- COVID-19 pandemic impacts
Firmenich International SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 81.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 8.1K tCO2e; Scope 3: 3.0M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
234.5K m3 (consumption)
FY2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 81.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.0M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.0K kt CO2e |
| 2021 | 1.21 million tons CO₂eq/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2019 | 1.17 million tons CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions by 36.1% vs. 2017
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 8% vs. 2021
- Achieved carbon neutrality at three manufacturing sites
- 96.6% of fragrance ingredients ultimately or partially biodegradable
- 100% renewable electricity across all operations
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Carbon neutral in direct operations by 2025
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions vs. 2017 by 2025
- 8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions vs. 2021 by 2025
- 100% of sites at zero waste-to-landfill by 2025
- 100% of plastic packaging fully recyclable or reusable by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve absolute carbon emissions reduction in line with 1.5°C by 2030
- Water neutral in direct operations located in water-stressed areas by 2030
- 70% of Firmenich ingredients manufactured from renewable carbon by 2030
- 100% of our fragrances renewable (ISO 16128) by 2030
- 90% of our suppliers spend rated EcoVadis Silver or higher by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions across direct operations and value chain before 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Acting on Climate ChangeEmbracing NatureCaring about PeopleBusiness for Good