dsm-firmenich Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Target
- dsm-firmenich achieved 100% renewable electricity sourcing ahead of its 2025 target.
- The company aims for net-zero GHG emissions by 2045, validated by SBTi.
- Renewable energy strategy includes long-term agreements with wind and solar farms in Europe and North America.
- Focus extends to renewable steam and heat from biomass plants in Switzerland, France, China, and Brazil.
Renewable Electricity Milestone
dsm-firmenich has achieved its goal of sourcing 100% of purchased electricity from renewable sources, several months ahead of its 2025 target. This accomplishment is part of the company's broader strategy to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2045, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Strategic Energy Sourcing
The company followed a sourcing strategy aligned with the technical criteria of RE100, a global organization promoting the use of 100% renewable electricity. This strategy included long-term power purchase agreements with large wind and solar farms in Europe and North America, as well as local retail contracts and increased renewable purchases in China through several long-term contracts.
Expanding Renewable Focus
Beyond electricity, dsm-firmenich is expanding its focus on other renewable energy sources, such as renewable steam and heat from sustainably sourced biomass co-generation plants in Switzerland, France, China, and Brazil. The company is also optimizing waste streams and collaborating with partners on new low-carbon solutions as part of its greenhouse gas reduction program.
Source: dsm-firmenich