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.
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.
Diversity and inclusion
In 2021 we defined a D&I roadmap identifying actions, regarding diversity and inclusion, in five key areas.
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.
Net zero roadmap for UK manufacturing site
We became one of the first UK manufacturing sites to develop a 2050 net zero roadmap as part of the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy ‘Industry of the Future’...
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...
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.
New frontiers in fragrance and flavours
Croda acquired international fragrances and flavours company Iberchem in 2020, the largest acquisition in our history and a major move into a market strongly aligned with our business.
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.
Symiro™ biostimulant
As the challenge to feed our growing global population continues, increasing crop growth and yields is becoming an important area of focus to meet the rising demand for food.
Croda supports Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Avanti, a company we acquired in 2020, has a strong track record in supplying R&D quantities of lipid-based drug delivery technologies to pharmaceutical companies including those developing mRNA drugs...
Transition to bio-based MPG
Transitioning our raw materials to bio-based sources will enable us to make a significant positive impact.
Reforestation
Revitalising ecosystems, improving biodiversity and creating social and economic benefits for local communities.
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.
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,...
Responsible business
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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.
Human Performance programme
Our behavioural safety improvement programmes were standardised into a Group-wide Behavioural Safety Observation programme, implemented across all manufacturing sites since 2015.
1.5°C science-based target validation
In July 2021 we became only the third major chemical company globally to have a 1.5ºC science-based target validated.
Supplying delivery systems to help prevent cardiovascular disease
Nucleic acid-based therapies are the next big blockbuster drug class opening up exciting applications such as gene editing, where a patient’s genetic material can be modified to correct a disorder.