Symrise
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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Symrise's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Symrise reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,426,813,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 298,224,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 153,194,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,128,589,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,137,295,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 290,424,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 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, using 2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030. Symrise is also committed to sourcing 100% renewable electricity through 2030. In the long term, Symrise aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045. The company has also pledged to become climate positive at all its global production sites by 2030, based on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Furthermore, it plans to enhance the eco-efficiency of its emissions by over 60% by 2025 compared to 2010 levels. These initiatives reflect Symrise's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the industry.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 473,831,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 71,236,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 944,316,000 | - | 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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