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IFF's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, IFF 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).
IFF has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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.  a | 0000000 |
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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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 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.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into IFF's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofIFF amounted to1,620,461metric 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 IFFincreased by 5.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
IFF's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IFF's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of IFF were 740,032 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has IFF reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IFF's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 390.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), IFF's Scope 1 emissions increased by 6.62%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are IFF's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, IFF reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 909,414 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 880,429 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has IFF reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IFF's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 534.69%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), IFF's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that IFF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does IFF use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, IFF reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
IFF's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into IFF's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, IFF reported 5,689,369 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of IFF includes a breakdown across 10of 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.a
IFF's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IFF's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, IFF reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,689,369 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 90.04%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 9.96%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has IFF reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IFF's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 233.84%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), IFF's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that IFF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IFF disclose?
In 2024, IFF reported emissions for 10 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 IFF's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to IFF's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,027,665 tCOâ‚‚e(70.79%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 489,508 tCOâ‚‚e(8.6%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 382,443 tCOâ‚‚e(6.72%)
IFF's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IFF’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, IFF reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 740,032 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,484 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 64.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
IFF's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does IFF's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, IFF reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 64.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does IFF rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, IFF ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
IFF is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into IFF's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, IFF reported a total carbon footprint of 7,309,830 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.1% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to IFF's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.83% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.04%.a