DSM-Firmenich AG
DSM-Firmenich's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
DSM-Firmenich has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into DSM-Firmenich's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DSM-Firmenich amounted to 1,046,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DSM-Firmenich decreased by 3.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
DSM-Firmenich's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DSM-Firmenich's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of DSM-Firmenich were 581,700 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has DSM-Firmenich reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2023, DSM-Firmenich's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), DSM-Firmenich's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.96%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are DSM-Firmenich's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 140,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 464,300 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has DSM-Firmenich reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2023, DSM-Firmenich's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 22.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), DSM-Firmenich's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DSM-Firmenich's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does DSM-Firmenich use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
DSM-Firmenich's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into DSM-Firmenich's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported 10,280,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of DSM-Firmenich includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported total Scope 3 emissions of 10,280,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 85.92% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 14.08% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has DSM-Firmenich reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2023, DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that DSM-Firmenich's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that DSM-Firmenich's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DSM-Firmenich disclose?
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,728,500 tCO₂e (75.18%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 912,300 tCO₂e (8.87%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 376,100 tCO₂e (3.66%)
DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DSM-Firmenich’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 581,700 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,621 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 54.77 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
DSM-Firmenich's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DSM-Firmenich's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 54.77 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.19, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does DSM-Firmenich rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
DSM-Firmenich is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into DSM-Firmenich's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, DSM-Firmenich reported a total carbon footprint of 11,326,100 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.46% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to DSM-Firmenich's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.76% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.14%.a