Sensient Technologies Corp
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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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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
- 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
- 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
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