Iff
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global flavours and fragrances industry. Founded in 1909, IFF has established a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia, serving diverse sectors such as food, beverages, personal care, and household products. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including natural extracts and flavour compounds, which are designed to enhance sensory experiences. IFF's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets it apart in a competitive market. With numerous accolades and a robust portfolio, IFF continues to solidify its position as a trusted partner for brands seeking to elevate their offerings through unique flavour and fragrance solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Iff's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Iff's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, IFF reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,649,500,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, their emissions were broken down into Scope 1 emissions of about 694,072,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 824,185,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of about 6,091,002,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. IFF has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% from 2021 levels by 2030. Additionally, they plan to achieve net zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040 and aim to be net positive across their entire value chain by 2050. For Scope 3 emissions, IFF targets a 30% reduction by 2030. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative, reflecting IFF's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 135,417,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 141,042,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Iff is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
