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DSM-Firmenich has announced that it has met its goal of sourcing 100% of its purchased electricity from renewable sources, achieving this milestone ahead of its 2025 timeline.

This development is part of the company's broader strategy aimed at reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its operations and value chain by 2045, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Dimitri de Vreeze, CEO of DSM-Firmenich, said: “Reaching 100% purchased renewable electricity ahead of schedule demonstrates the decisive actions we are taking to meet our science-based targets”.

To achieve this goal, DSM-Firmenich implemented a sourcing strategy aligned with RE100, a global initiative encouraging companies to commit to 100% renewable electricity.

The strategy involved long-term power purchase agreements with wind and solar farms in Europe and North America, as well as local retail contracts and increased renewable purchases in China.

Chief sustainability officer Katharina Stenholm acknowledged that while this milestone is significant, the company recognizes the ongoing need for progress. “We will keep pushing forward to meet our long-term goals, with our net-zero ambition for 2045 guiding the way,” she noted.

In addition to achieving 100% renewable electricity, DSM-Firmenich is exploring renewable steam and heat from sustainably managed biomass co-generation plants in Switzerland, France, China and Brazil.

The company is working on optimising waste streams and collaborating with partners to develop low-carbon solutions, which are essential for its greenhouse gas reduction efforts.

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