Givaudan SA
Givaudan's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Givaudan 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).
Givaudan has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Givaudan's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Givaudan amounted to 140,407 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Givaudan decreased by 8.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Givaudan's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Givaudan's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Givaudan were 132,065 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Givaudan reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Givaudan's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 21.39%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Givaudan's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Givaudan's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Givaudan reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,342 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Givaudan reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Givaudan's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 84.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
What methodology does Givaudan use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Givaudan reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Givaudan's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Givaudan's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Givaudan reported 3,908,720 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Givaudan includes a breakdown across 8 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Givaudan's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Givaudan's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Givaudan reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,908,720 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Givaudan reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Givaudan's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 112.04%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Givaudan's Scope 3 emissions increased by 16.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Givaudan disclose?
In 2024, Givaudan reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Givaudan's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Givaudan's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,446,399 tCOâ‚‚e (88.17%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 185,858 tCOâ‚‚e (4.75%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 106,504 tCOâ‚‚e (2.72%)
Givaudan's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Givaudan's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Givaudan reported a total carbon footprint of 4,049,127 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 15.24% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Givaudan's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.53% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.26%.