Conscious by design
Perfumes with positive impact? We’ve perfected the blend.
Our Perfumery & Beauty vision to go beyond wellbeing, uniting delight and care, for positive impact is what drives us every day. We are committed to doing good, better than ever, helping reduce the industry's footprint from source to you.
Of course, we know we’re not the only ones who want to make a difference: dsm-firmenich's global consumer research program shows that climate change is consumers’ second-biggest concern globally, with 71% seeking more eco-friendly products. Together, we can help drive meaningful change - by designing and delivering sustainable and circular solutions that support positive environmental and social impact across the value chain.
Smells like progress
Our formulation for success? A holistic sustainability strategy that encompasses a wide range of approaches to driving progress for people and planet – from future-proofing our palette to building responsible supply chains, investing in circular innovation, and eco-designing fragrances with evidence-backed impact claims.
In other words, we’re harnessing our innovation and creation powers to bring progress to life in perfumery.
Driving positive impact for People and Planet
Our Perfumery & Beauty 2030 Targets
100%
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Sustainability data across our portfolio by end of 2025
25%
Reduction of carbon emissions by 2030¹
Transitioning to renewable ingredients where beneficial
¹ Net Zero 2045 SBTi validated : -42% Scope 1 & 2; -25% Scope 3 vs 2021 baseline
90%
ultimately biodegradable² by 2030
² Universe is of washable products, which enter aquatic systems through drainage excluding Fine Fragrance, Air Care, Industry
100%
of key P&B natural ingredients³ responsibly sourced by 2030
³ 80 natural ingredients central in Perfumery formulae
Pathways to positive impact
We’re shaping a new era of conscious perfumery through circular innovation and sustainable creation.
Responsible sourcing
Building a sustainable supply chain, prioritizing transparency, ethical practices & environmental stewardship.
Future-forward palette
Designing a new generation of sustainable ingredients following circular design principles.
Eco-design
Creating impact-proof conscious fragrances with no compromise on performance & hedonics.
Measuring today
to shape tomorrow
To play a meaningful part in the transition to a more sustainable world, we need to be clear about where we stand now and where we want to be. And data is key to this. Fact.
Aligned with leading global standards like WBCSD PACT, PEF, and TfS, our advanced LCA Data leverages 16 PEFCRs and predictive data to deliver precise, science-based carbon measurements.
This robust data foundation supports our SBTi-validated Net Zero 2045 commitment, guiding both our own and our customers’ carbon reduction efforts. Our comprehensive roadmap, powered by LCA data, spans the entire value chain, enabling informed, impactful decisions.
Collaboration is essential. By working with peers and partners, we’re driving real progress toward a more sustainable future.
People. Planet. Progress
We make a unique contribution to the world by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.