Givaudan SA
Givaudan's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2024, Givaudan has disclosed 7 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 7 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company's commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Givaudan's climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2030 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 2045 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1), Scope 3 - Capital Goods (Cat. 2), Scope 3 - Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3), Scope 3 - Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4), Scope 3 - Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9), Scope 3 - Waste Generated in Operations (Cat. 5), Scope 3 - Business Travel (Cat. 6), Scope 3 - Employee Commuting (Cat. 7) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 2045 |
Absolute-based Target* | Scope 3 - Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1) | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | 0000000 | 2045 |
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Insights into Givaudan's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2024, Givaudan has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.a
Does Givaudan have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2024, Givaudan has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.a
Givaudan's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 272,613 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2015.a
As of 2024, Givaudan is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 53.89% of the planned reduction.a
Givaudan's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Givaudan have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2024, Givaudan has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
Givaudan's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 90% by 2045, compared to a baseline of 2,518,825 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2020.a
Instead of reducing value chain emissions, Givaudan has increased them, with 2024 levels exceeding those of the 2020 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.a