- Challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to reliance on gas-powered dryers and dependence on developments outside of Sensient's control (e.g., electric dryers, renewable power grid, carbon capture technology).
- Increased compliance and reporting costs due to new regulations (e.g., EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, California’s climate bills, SEC regulations).
- Water stress in certain regions impacting water withdrawal.
- Supply chain disruptions and risks related to raw material sourcing (e.g., palm oil, mica).
Sensient Technologies Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Sensient Technologies Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 212.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 156.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 55.5K 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
212.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
Approximately 1%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.5M m3/year
2023
Waste
46.7K tons/year (non-hazardous); 553 tons/year (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
Approximately 3,058,000 GJ
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). | 156.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 55.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity of scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions (over revenue) from 0.158 to 0.146
- Reduced total water withdrawal globally from 3.83 million m3 to 3.49 million m3
- Increased average landfill diversion to 72.9%
- Three of 32 manufacturing facilities have solar panels; seven more are in the process of implementation; six more procure energy from a grid that is 85% or more renewable.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 emissions through equipment and production efficiency improvements; aim for at least 30% reduction by 2030.
- Develop a formal internal emissions accounting policy and begin the assessment of scope 3 emissions.
📅 Medium-term
- Electrify fuel-powered equipment where technologically and financially feasible.
- Increase share of electrical power consumed from renewable sources when available and cost-effective.
- Collect auditable sustainability data and perform assessments on the suppliers that represent between 75-90% of our total spend by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Utilize point-of-emission carbon capture technology (when commercially available).
- Reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 (Baseline 2020)
- Reduce overall water withdrawal by 30% by 2030 (Baseline 2020)
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 30% in areas categorized as having high or extremely high water stress levels by 2030 (Baseline 2020)
- Increase average landfill diversion to 75% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationWater StewardshipWaste ReductionSustainable Supply ChainSustainable Product Design