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Sensient Technologies Corp

Common Name
Sensient Technologies
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
4,014
Ticker
SXT
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Description
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. The company's key purpose is to provide ingredients that enhance the sensory qualiti...

Sensient Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Sensient Technologies 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Sensient Technologies has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
163,544a
156,567a
N/A
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
53,132a
55,410a
N/A
Location-Based
53,602a
57,038a
N/A
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
105.0225a
107.4991a
N/A
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a. Sensient Technologies's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Sensient Technologies's Sustainability Report 2021

Insights into Sensient Technologies's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sensient Technologies amounted to 217,146 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 Sensient Technologies increased by 1.66%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Sensient Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2020202120232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e+3%+4%+4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sensient Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sensient Technologies were 163,544 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Sensient Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sensient Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 12.4%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sensient Technologies's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Sensient Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Sensient Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 53,132 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 53,602 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Sensient Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Sensient Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 21.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Sensient Technologies's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sensient Technologies's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Sensient Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Sensient Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Sensient Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2020202120232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Sensient Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Sensient Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 163,544 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,557 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 105.02 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Sensient Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Eastman ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,579,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,382Scope 1 Intensity: 701.32 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,570,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,142Scope 1 Intensity: 623.53 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MRPM InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 70,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,373Scope 1 Intensity: 9.57 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2025Scope 1: 853,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,143Scope 1 Intensity: 165.87 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,545,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 613.11 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,820,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,994Scope 1 Intensity: 956.43 tCO2e/$MKoppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 131.53 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$M

How does Sensient Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Sensient Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 105.02 tCO₂e 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 Sensient Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Sensient Technologies ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Sensient Technologies is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

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