dsm-firmenich Reaches 100% Renewable Electricity Target Ahead of Schedule
- Company achieves full renewable electricity sourcing months before its 2025 deadline
- Milestone strengthens its Science Based Targets initiative–validated net-zero pathway to 2045
- Expanded focus includes renewable heat, steam, and low-carbon solutions beyond electricity
dsm-firmenich has met its goal of sourcing 100% of purchased electricity from renewable sources, completing the target months ahead of its 2025 deadline.
The achievement is part of the company’s wider ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations and value chain by 2045, a plan validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Dimitri de Vreeze, CEO, said: “At dsm-firmenich, sustainability lives at the heart of what we do. Reaching 100% purchased renewable electricity ahead of schedule demonstrates the decisive actions that we are taking to make our ambitious, science-based targets a reality. This milestone reflects the dedication of our colleagues worldwide and marks an important step toward our net-zero ambition for 2045.”
To achieve this milestone, the company followed a strategy aligned with RE100’s technical criteria. RE100 is a global initiative led by Climate Group in partnership with CDP that brings together leading businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. dsm-firmenich’s sourcing strategy included long-term power purchase agreements with large-scale wind and solar farms in Europe and North America, retail contracts in local markets, and expanded renewable purchases in China.
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Katharina Stenholm, Chief Sustainability Officer, added: “Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. While this milestone is a testament to our collective effort and passion, we know that the journey continues. We will keep pushing forward to meet our long-term goals and sustain the progress we’ve made, with our net-zero ambition for 2045 guiding the way.”
Beyond electricity, the company is also scaling renewable steam and heat solutions. Projects include biomass co-generation plants in Switzerland, France, China, and Brazil, alongside efforts to optimize waste streams and partner on new low-carbon solutions.
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