Case studies
Our success is defined by our culture and shared ambition to create a positive impact, here you can find our caser studies which really showcase the best of our Commitment and our Purpose.
Transition to bio-based MPG
Transitioning our raw materials to bio-based sources will enable us to make a significant positive impact.
Uni of Cambridge case study
Working with technology designers NiTech Solutions and The University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing, we created a new process to manufacture more sustainable surfactants. Traditionally,...
Waste management
Iberchem, our global fragrance and flavours business based in Spain, has championed waste management best practices through robust policies and employee education programmes.
CroBioticTM 100
Surveys indicate that malodour of garments is one of the biggest reasons that consumers choose to wash them.
Croda Foundation
We have taken a big step towards achieving our ambition of expanding the reach of our smart science to permanently improve more lives by funding the Croda Foundation.
Customer award for carbon reduction
We’ve been working in partnership with Syngenta to deliver innovative and sustainable ingredients in a way that meets their commercial and sustainability goals.
Abiotic stress mitigation in onions
Changing climates mean higher temperatures, periods of drought and higher salinity are becoming an increasing problem for farmers.
Customer driven
We are listening more closely to our customers than ever before; understanding the things that are of most importance to our customers and how we are performing against them.
Acts of kindness
The Croda Acts of Kindness programme gave employees the opportunity to nominate local causes and charities to support during COVID-19, with each major site given £10,000.
Digitalisation in manufacturing
We can see the potential of big data, robotics, analytics and the Internet of Things to drive manufacturing excellence and contribute to our right first time agenda.
Advancing the efficacy and impact of vaccines
The acquisition of Biosector in 2018 strengthened our pharmaceutical offering, taking us into the field of vaccine adjuvants.
Diversity and inclusion
In 2021 we defined a D&I roadmap identifying actions, regarding diversity and inclusion, in five key areas.
Advocating for Access and Benefit Sharing and biodiversity conservation
We supported the launch of the third edition of the Brogota Project through the United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 side event.
Driving innovation in the Agriculture market
Through Croda’s acquisition of the Incotec Seed Enhancement business in 2015 and the Plant Impact Biostimulants business in 2018, we are well placed to address some of the challenges in the adoption...
Agroforestry in the Amazon
The Croda Foundation is supporting an Instituto Amazonas agroforestry project, which aims to revive traditional agriculture practices among indigenous tribes, improving food security and protecting...
Externally validated avoided emissions
The emissions savings of this new product were revealed during its sustainability assessment, part of the new way of working for our innovation teams to support our Commitment.
Biodegradable fragrance encapsulation
Fragrance encapsulation involves advanced delivery systems that allow the timed release of fragrances, critical in various applications such as laundry, fabric softeners and deodorants.
Focusing on D&I in Asia
Colleagues in Asia have been leading a programme of raising awareness, building an inclusive culture, and driving inclusivity in recruitment.
Bringing anti-ageing benefits to make-up
Developed through one of our Smart Partnerships, Majestem® Drypure™ from our beauty actives business, Sederma, brings anti-ageing and environmental protection benefits to make-up.