- Year-over-year increase in hazardous waste generation (7.2%) due to acquired sites and product mix shifts
- Varying regional regulations and protocols for classifying hazardous waste
- Managing the incorporation of acquired sites into sustainability inventory
- Addressing compliance issues pertaining to odor emissions from plants in China
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2015 reporting, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 242.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 34.8K tCO2e/year. 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.
GHG Emissions
242.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2015
Renewable Energy
23%
of total energy
Water Usage
5.4M m3/year
2015
Waste
47.8K tons/year (hazardous and non-hazardous)
2015
Energy Use
2.9M GJ/year
2015
📊 Emissions by Scope (2015)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 34.8K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 242.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2014 | 242.9K metric tons of CO2e |
| 2013 | 1.2K metric tons of CO2e (Scope 1 from fleet vehicles) + other emissions (further analysis of the linked report is needed) |
| 2012 | 216.8K metric tons CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 7% in 2015
- Reduced energy intensity by 3.7% in 2015
- Reduced water use by 5.4% in 2015
- Achieved CDP Climate “A” List rating with a perfect score of 100 in disclosure and an “A” in performance
- Achieved EcoVadis Gold CSR Rating
- Expanded ISO 14001 certification to several major manufacturing facilities
- Opened a 4 megawatt photovoltaic solar array at Hazlet, New Jersey facility
- Initiated construction of the industry’s first on-site wind turbine at Tilburg, Netherlands facility
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy intensity by 20% by 2020
- Reduce hazardous waste by 25% by 2020
- Reduce water use intensity by 50% by 2020
- 100% of palm oil used in products to be RSPO-certified by 2020
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ScarcityResponsible SourcingHealth and WellnessHuman RightsLabor PracticesGovernanceCommunity Engagement