DSM-Firmenich AG
DSM-Firmenich's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into DSM-Firmenich's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DSM-Firmenich amounted to 1,071,300 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DSM-Firmenich decreased by 11.38%, 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 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DSM-Firmenich were 594,400 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DSM-Firmenich's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.01%, 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 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 183,700 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 476,900 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has DSM-Firmenich reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), DSM-Firmenich's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 20.82% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does DSM-Firmenich use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported 11,652,500 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 2024 disclosure of DSM-Firmenich includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain 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 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported total Scope 3 emissions of 11,652,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 81.24% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.76% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DSM-Firmenich disclose?
In 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported emissions for 13 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 2024, the largest contributors to DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,378,700 tCO₂e (71.9%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,149,800 tCO₂e (9.87%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 491,500 tCO₂e (4.22%)
DSM-Firmenich's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DSM-Firmenich’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 594,400 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 13,319 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 44.63 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 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 44.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 61.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does DSM-Firmenich rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DSM-Firmenich ranked 10 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 2024, DSM-Firmenich reported a total carbon footprint of 12,723,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.04% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to DSM-Firmenich's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.67%. a