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• People Positive

  By 2030, we will be People Positive.

• Our Commitment

  Croda is committed to being Climate, Nature, and People Positive by 2030, integrating sustainability into its core practices to positively impact the environment and society for a healthier planet and future generations.

• Our sustainability leadership

  Discover how Croda are driving deeper impact to create greater value across fewer targets.

• Working with Croda

  Learn more about working with Croda.

• A day in the life of our IT team

  Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Information Technology (IT) at Croda.

• Launch of first report on biotechnology opportunities in the personal care market

  27 September 2022: The “Biotechnology: personal care market report” is the first in a series from Croda which aim to help other forward-thinking companies leverage the opportunities offered by biotechnology.

• Our Purpose

  At Croda, our purpose is to use Smart science to improve lives™ through a values-led culture that shapes our work and partnerships. Our knowledge, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit drive the creation of specialty ingredients trusted by industries and consumers worldwide.

• Types of careers at Croda

  Learn more about the types of careers available at Croda.

• Our business model

  Our business model is designed to create long-term, sustainable value.

• Our markets

  We develop and supply innovative high-value ingredients that are typically included at low inclusion levels and offer critical functionality to our customers formulations. We are united by our Purpose of using Smart science to improve lives™, with our ingredients delivering a positive impact in all our markets.

• Our heritage

  Founded in 1925, we continue to build on our heritage every day, with sustainability always central to our thinking, turning exciting and often ground-breaking ideas into practical solutions for our customers.

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• Greater China

  Croda has been present in China since 1993.

• Annual Report archive

  Annual reports from previous years.

• 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, industrial production of surfactants often occurs in large batch reactors, which have low energy efficiency and a long reaction time.

• Leveraging expertise in UV filters for Asian markets

  There are over three million cases of skin cancer globally each year, responsible for tens of thousands of deaths. Our range of sunscreens meets a clear need and is an important pillar of our sustainability Commitment to be People Positive by 2030.

• Finance review 2025

  “With a comprehensive transformation programme that is driving both growth and efficiencies, we are firmly focused on execution. Progress so far has been encouraging, and we are setting out a financial framework to full year 2028 that outlines further improvements in financial performance.”

• Latin America

  In Latin America, we have a manufacturing site in Campinas, Brazil and six other sales offices within the region.

• Where we operate

  Every day our global team, across 37 countries, work together to inspire our customers.

• 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.

• Investing in mRNA and gene therapy

  As the core of our lipid systems capability within the Health Care business, Avanti is primarily focused on developing innovative lipid-based products of unparalleled purity to address specific medical challenges that are not resolved by current technology.

• ASD Kaleka Mosaik Initiative Impact Fund

  We are contributing to the first Impact Fund of ASD, developed in partnership with Tides Foundation.

• Sustainable ways of working in R&D

  We are focused on aligning the work of our global R&D teams with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• 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.

• Supporting Invisible Disabilities Week at Croda

  Learn how Croda supports Invisible Disabilities Week, promoting awareness and inclusivity for employees with hidden disabilities. Discover personal stories, like Sana Bell’s, and our commitment to creating a supportive workplace for everyone to thrive.

• Croda and Anome Collaboration Promises a Positive Difference in Beauty Effects

  We are very proud to announce a new collaborative partnership with Anomera, an award-winning innovator in green chemistry, materials science and sustainable manufacturing.

• Croda donates solar panel modules to non-profit organisations

  We have donated 1,000 SunPower solar panels to three non-profit organizations for use in low-income housing and crop generation.

• Being a woman at Croda International Women's Day 2020

  We are proud to support and celebrate incredible and extraordinary woman all over the world. This IWD, Marketing Associate, Kira Drabble has written an article about what it means to be a woman at Croda and how Croda are embodying the IWD theme this year #EachforEqual.

• Paulo Sevilha becomes the new chairman of the Brazilian Cosmetic Association ABC

  The great news is that, for the first time in its history, the entity will be directed by a representative from the cosmetic ingredients industry. It is a pleasure to announce that Paulo Sevilha, Latin America Consumer Care Regional Sales and Marketing Director, will lead the entity.

• International chemicals leader Croda expands presence at Techspace One

  Croda has expanded its presence at Sci-Tech Daresbury in line with plans to scale up its biotechnology capability.

• Winners of the CIA Awards Company of the Year

  Croda have been named the Chemical Industry Association (CIA) company of the year

• Contract for innovative delivery system for COVID19 vaccine

  We have recently entered into an agreement with Pfizer Inc. to supply novel excipients used in the manufacture of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

• Croda expands its high purity pharmaceutical excipients manufacturing capability

  Croda has announced the expansion of its Mill Hall high purity excipients facility.

• Acts of kindness continue in local communities

  We are is continuing to support communities around our manufacturing sites through the Acts of Kindness initiative

• Croda Wins Syngenta Supplier Partnership Award 2020

  Croda International Plc, who create, make and sell high performance ingredients that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere, are delighted to have won the Syngenta Supplier Partnership Award at the 2020 Virtual Syngenta Supplier Conference.

• Appointment of Non -Executive Director

  We are pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Kim as non-executive director.

• Croda invests in biopharma innovation with expanded Super Refined™ facility in Leek, UK

  25 September 2025: Croda International Plc (“Croda”), the company that uses smart science to create high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, continues to invest in the evolving world of biopharmaceutical manufacturing where consistency and purity in ingredients are critical.

• Croda Executive Committee walk Yorkshire Three Peaks

  Our Executive Committee has pledged to raise vital funds to support COVID-19 relief in India.

• Croda Singapore shortlisted for two IChemE Global Awards 2020

  We are celebrating being shortlisted in two categories for the Global IChemE Awards 2020.

• Croda Awarded Best product innovation at the Global ICIS Innovation Awards

  Croda are delighted to have been awarded ‘Best Product Innovation’ in the Global ICIS Innovation Awards 2019

• Croda receives EcoVadis Platinum status

  Croda is this month celebrating being awarded the new Platinum status by EcoVadis.

• Croda celebrates milestone in digital transformation

  Celebrating a significant milestone in our digital customer enhancement journey with the launch of our Smart Materials website.

• Ranked first in Barrons most sustainable international company listing

  We have recently been ranked first in the Most Sustainable International Company rankings by Barron’s.

• Navigating the future of innovative ingredients

  As Croda celebrates 100 years of delivering Smart science to improve lives™, we’re also looking ahead. This Vision Report is a forward-looking guide to the trends that will reshape the speciality ingredients industry across the next quarter-century.

• 100 years of smart science: Celebrating Croda's centenary across the globe

  Join us as we celebrate Croda’s 100-year journey from a small family firm in Yorkshire to a global leader in sustainable innovation. Discover the science, stories, and people behind a century of improving lives.

• Making every minute count

  Take a look at how employees across the Croda Group have spent their 1% Club time helping their communities.

• International Day of Women and Girls in Science

  At Croda, we recognise that by championing gender equality in STEM, we can adopt a future where talent determines success; while promoting inclusivity, and empowering the next generation of female scientists, engineers, and innovators.

• Validation of our 1.5°C Science Based Targets

  We have become one of only three major chemical companies in the world to have our 1.5°C Science Based Targets validated.

• Chairs statement 2025

  A message from the Chair, Danuta Gray, highlighting the company’s performance, strategic progress, governance priorities, and outlook for sustainable growth in the year ahead.

• Awards and certifications

  Many aspects of our sustainability commitment have been recognised externally, and we actively seek certification in key areas of our operations.

• Biotechnology in fragrances

  This report will outline and discuss the opportunities to meet sustainability and innovation goals within fragrances.

• Careers

  Here at Croda, our people and operations are what make us who we are, we have people across the world, operating in 37 different countries.

• Life at Croda

  Celebrate the amazing people who make Croda International unique. Dive into inspiring stories, innovative projects, and the value of Together that drives our mission Smart science to improve lives™.

• Media hub

  Explore the latest news, blogs, and media from Croda on our innovative ingredients, sustainability achievements, and global collaborations.

• Launching futures

  Embarking on excellence with our transformative graduate scheme

• Supporting Mental Health at Croda

  Employers can do more to create a happy, healthy workforce by putting mental health at the forefront; hear how we are supporting mental health at Croda.

• Contact media enquiries

  For enquiries, contact media.enquiries@croda.com

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• Diversity and inclusion

  In 2021 we defined a D&I roadmap identifying actions, regarding diversity and inclusion, in five key areas.

• Croda launches animated timeline to showcase 100 years of innovation

  13 February 2025: Croda today launches an animated historical timeline to mark its centenary year.

• 100 years of smart science: Celebrating Croda's centenary at our headquarters

  Join us as we celebrate Croda’s 100-year journey from a small family firm in Yorkshire to a global leader in sustainable innovation. Discover the science, stories, and people behind a century of improving lives.

• 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.

• 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.

• 2024 Annual Report

  Access Croda's latest annual report for comprehensive insights into our performance and strategic direction. Stay informed with our investor resources.

• 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.

• Annual Report

  Explore Croda’s annual reports, financial results and sustainability performance. Access the latest report, key highlights and downloadable documents from recent years.

• Abiotic stress mitigation in onions

  Changing climates mean higher temperatures, periods of drought and higher salinity are becoming an increasing problem for farmers.

• Flue2Chem

  In another example of industry-wide collaboration to help tackle the climate emergency, the Flue2Chem Innovate UK project aims to demonstrate that a UK supply chain to produce alkoxylated surfacants from CO2 is economically and technically feasible.

• 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.

• 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’ programme.

• 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.

• Improving performance by humanising safety

  Involvement and engagement have increased, and longstanding infrastructure and operational issues are being addressed following a pilot Human Performance Programme at our site in Thane, India.

• Life cycle assesment

  Supporting our customers to realise the benefits of LCA meant that in 2022 we began developing our LCA Centre of Excellence, supporting sectors in examining the risks and benefits of their portfolios.

• 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.

• Investor seminar on our Life Sciences sector

  7 October 2019: Senior members of our management team provided a comprehensive overview of the Life Sciences sector, with a particular focus on our Health Care business.

• Site visit to Sederma Beauty Actives business in France

  17-18 March 2016: Croda International plc hosted a Capital Markets Event for analysts and investors at its Sederma facility near Versailles, France.

• Reforestation

  Revitalising ecosystems, improving biodiversity and creating social and economic benefits for local communities.

• 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.

• 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.

• Analyst consensus

  Consensus collated from estimates submitted by side-sell analysts on Croda International Plc.

• Collaboration to deliver new vaccine adjuvants

  In 2021 we established a strategic collaboration with the Danish government’s life science research institute, Statens Serum Institute (SSI).

• Responsible business

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• Our Board activity in 2025

  An update from Croda’s 2025 Annual Report on Board governance and culture, highlighting leadership, accountability and the values guiding long-term sustainable growth.

• Coltide Radiance sustainability in use

  In October we were delighted that our sustainability leadership was recognised as we won Business of the Year at the World Sustainability Awards.

• 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.

• 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 their cultural heritage and environment.

• Life Sciences business review - rebalancing Pharma and driving differentiation in Agriculture

  Discover how Life Sciences is rebalancing Pharma and driving differentiation in Agriculture. Exploring innovation, market trends, and strategic growth driving performance in this year’s annual report business review.

• Improving the customer experience in China

  Our .CN website transformation, which was launched in 2020, has created an entirely new online experience for customers in fast-growing Chinese markets.

• Industrial Specialties business review

  Discover how Industrial Specialties is enabling continued growth, exploring innovation, market trends, and strategic growth driving performance in this year’s annual report business review.

• 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.

• Consumer Care sustainability review

  Connecting sustainability to people, making it personal, is core to the sustainability focus within the Consumer Care business. Consumers desire personal care products that deliver performance, without negatively impacting the planet. Keeping this at the core creates value for our customers’ brands and the consumers they serve.

• Supporting the next generation of therapeutic vaccines

  Vaccine adjuvants are used to enhance immune response to an antigen, improving the overall efficacy of the vaccine and increasing protection against the target disease.

• Sustainability Progress Statement

  Explore our 2025 Sustainability Progress Statement to see how we’re driving measurable progress on climate action, responsible sourcing, and social impact, creating sustainable solutions that deliver lasting value for our customers, communities, and the planet.

• Climate Positive

  By 2030, we will be Climate Positive.

• North America

  Croda Inc is the North American headquarters for Croda, we have four manufacturing sites, four innovation centres and four sales hubs in the region.

• USA

  Croda Inc is the North American headquarters for Croda, with over 800 employees, working in a variety of roles in manufacturing, sales, marketing and research and development.

• Croda named Britain’s Most Admired Chemicals Company for the tenth time, extending an exceptional record of sustained peer recognition

  20 January 2026: Croda International Plc has been named Britain’s Most Admired Chemicals Company for the tenth time, highlighting its leadership in smart science and high-performance ingredients.

• Celebrating a century of Croda

  Croda marks 100 years with global celebrations highlighting our people, history, and commitment to our Purpose: Smart science to improve lives™.

• Sustainability Committee

  Responsible for global Group-wide engagement with our sustainability targets and providing guidance and support to sites, regions and sectors to develop plans to deliver our sustainability goals.