- Emerging climate-related regulations.
- Changing temperatures affecting raw material supply chains.
- Drought and declining water quality impacting operations.
- Risk of failing to source sustainably.
- Human rights risks in supply chain.
- Risk of child labor in supply chain.
- Insufficient diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Environmental, health & safety risks.
- Product recall risks.
- Unethical behavior/reputation risks.
Givaudan SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Givaudan SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.1M tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3 in 2023). By scope: Scope 1: 161.9K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 117.8K tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 2.8M tCO2e (2023). 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
3.1M tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3 in 2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
94% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
10.7M m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
72.2K tons (non-hazardous) + 47278 tons (hazardous) (2023)
2023
Energy Use
3.9M GJ (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 161.9K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 117.8K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.8M tCO2e (2023) |
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 | 3.1M tCO2e (Scope 1+2+3 in 2023) |
| 2022 | 2.4 million tonnes (tCO2e) |
| 2021 | 2.3M tonnes (approx.) |
| 2020 | 2.0M tCO2e/year (2020) |
| 2015 | 185.8K tonnes CO2e/year (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 scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 43% since 2015 baseline.
- Achieved 94% renewable electricity supply in 2023.
- Reduced Scope 3 footprint by 8% compared to baseline.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 25% on water-stressed sites by 2030 (baseline 2020).
- Reduce total recordable case rate by 50% by 2025 (baseline 2018).
- 100% renewable electricity by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce operations' carbon emissions (scope 1+2) by 70% by 2030 (baseline 2015).
- Reduce supply chain emissions (scope 3) by 20% by 2030 (baseline 2015).
- 100% of wastewater discharge to meet or exceed standards by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialHuman RightsAnti-bribery