Symrise AG
Symrise's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Symrise 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).
Symrise 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 | 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 Symrise's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Symrise amounted to 451,418 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 Symrise increased by 55.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Symrise's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Symrise's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Symrise were 298,224 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Symrise reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Symrise's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 36.91%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Symrise's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Symrise's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Symrise reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 0 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 153,194 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Symrise use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Symrise reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Symrise's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Symrise's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Symrise reported 2,128,589 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Symrise includes a breakdown across 6 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 8 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
Symrise's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Symrise's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Symrise reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,128,589 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.49% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.51% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Symrise reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Symrise's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Symrise 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2023), Symrise's Scope 3 emissions increased by 15.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Symrise disclose?
In 2024, Symrise reported emissions for 6 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Symrise's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Symrise's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,719,472 tCO₂e (80.78%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 105,738 tCO₂e (4.97%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 97,871 tCO₂e (4.6%)
Symrise's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Symrise’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Symrise reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 298,224 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,202 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 57.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Symrise's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Symrise's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Symrise reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 57.33 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 68.45 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Symrise rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Symrise ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Symrise is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Symrise's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Symrise reported a total carbon footprint of 2,580,007 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.71% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Symrise's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.5% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.56%. a