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• 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.

• 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.

• Record performance driven by accelerated strategic implementation

  Croda International results for the six months ended 30 June 2021

• Strategic review of Performance Technologies and Industrial Chemicals businesses

  The core objective will be to establish what ownership structure best serves this part of Croda’s business going forward, to create a stronger platform for its future growth.

• Sentient Science and Croda partner for wind asset life extension

  Croda announce a new partnership with Sentient Science for the recommended use of Croda’s Rewitec additives

• Construction underway on our new North American Headquarters and innovation centre

  The sustainable facility will bring together commercial and technical teams from across our business areas

• Croda urges G20 leaders to keep Paris Agreement within reach

  Croda is signatory to an open letter to all G20 leaders, urging them to keep the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal within reach.

• Signatory to the if not now then when campaign

  We have joined over 70 major UK businesses in becoming a signatory to the Black inclusion business campaign.

• People Positive

  By 2030, we will be People Positive.

• Chief Executive sustainability statement

  “By thinking boldly, acting with purpose, and living our values every day, we are bringing Smart science to improve lives™ to life and working hard to achieve our commitment to be the most sustainable supplier of innovative ingredients by 2030, delivering solutions to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges”

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• 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.

• Annual Report

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

• 2024 Annual Report

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

• 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.

• Chief Executive's Statement 2025

  An overview from Steve Foots, our Chief Executive, outlining the year’s key achievements, business performance, strategic priorities, and future outlook for growth and innovation.

• EMEA

  Our global headquarters are based in Yorkshire in the UK. We also have a number of offices and manufacturing sites spread across 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.

• 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.

• UK Pensions

  Explore information on Croda UK pensions, including state pensions, workplace schemes, death benefits and retirement.

• Investor overview

  Croda is a successful global company with 105 operations across 39 countries, a focused Life Sciences and Consumer Care company.

• Share price

  Detailed share charts.

• Our centenary

  2025 is Croda’s centenary year which provides an excellent opportunity to celebrate our rich history and reflect on the strong foundations it gives us for future success.

• Key Performance Indicators

  Explore Croda’s key performance indicators for 2025, highlighting progress across financial performance, sustainability and strategic priorities.

• Danuta Gray, Chair's Letter 2024

  The Board and shareholders are aligned that the Company’s priorities should be execution and operational delivery to grow earnings and improve returns on invested capital.

• Steve Foots, Group Chief Executive Letter

  We are focused on delivery and modernisation, ensuring rigorous cost discipline and driving operational efficiencies to continue our long record of strong performance.

• Consumer Care business review

  Discover how Consumer Care is reinvigorating Beauty and enabling continued growth in Fragrances & Flavours. Exploring innovation, market trends, and strategic growth driving performance in this year’s annual report business review.

• Annual Report

  Find our 2023 Annual Report here

• Sustainability Impact Report

  Find our 2023 Sustainability Impact Report here

• Working with Croda

  Learn more about working with Croda.

• 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.

• Types of careers at Croda

  Learn more about the types of careers available at Croda.

• Shareholder centre

  Useful information for Croda Shareholders.

• Shareholder information

  Keep up to date with shareholder and investor information.

• Croda announces brand evolution to mark centenary year animation Page Summary Title

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• India

  Croda India's manufacturing site was founded in 1995 and is located at Navi Mumbai.

• Greater China

  Croda has been present in China since 1993.

• Singapore

  Croda Singapore was founded in 1986 and is the regional headquarters of the Asia Pacific region.

• Croda acquired crop enhancement company Plant Impact

  Plant Impact identifies ways to improve the yield and quality of crops by stimulating or moderating plant responses in both healthy and stressed crops during key growth stages.

• Croda acquires marine biotechnology specialists Nautilus

  World class scientists, focusing on using marine microbial biodiversity to discover novel actives and materials for applications across all Croda market sectors.

• Croda acquires Inventiva, encapsulation and delivery system technology

  It will form the basis of a research and technology platform for the encapsulation and delivery of Croda’s products, providing a new dimension in the company’s innovation programme.

• Croda expands Iberchems fragrances offering with the acquisition of Parfex

  Croda has acquired a controlling majority 95.6% of Parfex’s outstanding shares, comprising the founding shareholders and certain minority investors.

• Acquisition of Alban Muller

  The acquisition expands Croda’s portfolio of sustainable active ingredients for customers in personal care markets.

• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

  Useful links to further information on our environmental, governance and social impact.

• Ratings and frameworks

  View our ratings and frameworks which help to shape our sustainability programme.

• 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.

• Croda Foundation

  Introduction to the Croda Foundation, the independently managed, philanthropic arm of Croda International.

• Sustainability

  Sustainability spans every area of our business and is a crucial way we add value to our customers.

• Investor seminar on our sustainability strategy

  20 October 2020: Steve Foots, CEO and other senior members of our management team provided a comprehensive overview of our 2030 sustainability Commitment.

• Global Graduate Development Programme Opportunities

  Our programme for recent graduates offers a unique experience. All schemes enable you to quickly grow an understanding of the business and the different areas within.

• Rewarding careers at Croda

  Find out more about the rewards available at Croda.

• Current vacancies

  At Croda, our people are our difference. We are committed to using Smart science to improve lives™ while driving a sustainable future. Join our team and be part of a responsible, inclusive culture where your contributions make an impact.

• Bank of America Beauty Event

  16 May 2025: Croda International plc hosted a Croda Beauty Event with Bank of America.

• Site visit to Incotec Seed Treatment business in the Netherlands

  11 April 2018: Croda International plc hosted an investor event for analysts and investors on 11 April 2018 at its Incotec facility in the Netherlands and concluded on 12 April 2018 with a series of presentations in Amsterdam.

• Jefferies visit to Grasse May 2025

  22 May 2025: Croda International plc hosted Jefferies at a tour of our F&F site, Parfex in Grasse, France.

• 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 Personal Care

  Explore the role of biotechnology in the personal care industry and its potential to become the innovative new toolset of choice in our detailed report.

• Biotechnology in fragrances

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

• Biotechnology in Home Care

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

• Biotechnology at Croda

  Our innovation is focused on sustainability and, in particular, biotechnology, enhancing the sustainability of our processes and products.

• Specialist biotechnology capabilities

  At Croda, thanks to our expertise across a wide range of biotechnology specialisms, we are developing new, innovative and sustainable ingredients to support our customers in bringing to market exciting often niche products.

• Partner with us

  Innovation thrives when it’s driven by a diverse mix of ideas, this is why we always look to collaborate and share insight with our industry partners.

• Our strategy

  Our focus on innovation, sustainability and growth ensures that Croda smart science helps our customers meet their own sustainability targets as well as consumer demands.

• Procurement and sustainable sourcing

  Using natural resources brings a responsibility to ensure no associated negative social or environmental impacts, and an opportunity to advocate and contribute to positive change.

• Ethics

  Responsible and ethical behaviour is fundamental to the way we operate at Croda.

• Megatrends

  Trends which will influence market demand and growth at Croda, Providing new opportunities and shaping our approach.

• Our Fundamentals

  We will consider all stakeholders in our ecosystem and adopt best practices in environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

• Nature Positive

  By 2030, we will be Nature Positive.

• Safety

  Behavioural and process safety are extremely important for us at Croda, the safety of our employees and neighbours is of paramount importance.

• Governance

  Our Board are responsible for good governance and are committed to the highest standards of corporate governance.

• Policies and procedures

  We operate a range of policies covering all area of our Business to uphold the principles of socially responsible business practices.

• 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.

• Modern slavery

  The Modern Slavery Act was introduced in 2015. It requires larger businesses to report annually the steps that they are taking to reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking taking place within their supply chains or in any part of their businesses. Read Croda's statement here.

• Our targets

  We are developing our sustainability strategy to 2030, ensuring our alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• Leadership

  Our Board and Executive Committee provide leadership in delivering for our customers and achieving our strategic priorities.

• Our Values

  At Croda, our company core values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together are at the heart of how we operate, shaping a unique, collaborative culture that supports our Purpose.

• Meet the expert: Dhanila Varkey, Applications Team Lead

  Discover how Croda’s applications expert Dhanila Varkey is using nanotechnology to improve targeting, absorption and effectiveness in topical and transdermal drug delivery.

• Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead

  Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead

• Sustainability Impact Report 2024

  Find our 2024 Sustainability Impact Report here

• Steve Foots, CEO Sustainability Statement 2024

  One of our core philosophies is to take a leadership position in sustainability and innovation in our chosen markets.

• Materiality assessment

  Our Materiality Assessment performed a comprehensive value chain assessment, and identified areas of transformative action within the business

• Sustainability Report archive

  View our sustainability report archives.

• Croda acquires innovative seed enhancement company Incotec

  Operating in one of the fastest growing segments within the crop care market, Incotec develop and supply a wide range of proprietary and sustainable technologies for both vegetable seeds and field crops.

• Acquisition of Iberchem expands reach into high growth fragrances market

  Acquiring the entire issued share capital of Fragrance Spanish Topco, S.L., trading as Iberchem (“the acquisition”), a leading global fragrances and flavours (“F&F”) company.

• Strengthening Life Sciences with the acquisition of Avanti Polar Lipids

  A leader in drug delivery systems for next generation pharmaceuticals, the acquisition more than doubles Croda’s research and development (R&D) capability in drug delivery.

• Strategic investment Entekno Materials

  A new Smart Partnership focused on the development of a new particle technology that will deliver superior protection benefits to the sun care and personal care markets.

• Vietnam

  Croda’s Vietnam office was founded in 2012 and is located in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Annual Report archive

  Annual reports from previous years.

• Brazil

  Croda do Brasil was established in 1974 and the Campinas manufacturing site in 1977.

• Mexico

  In 1977, a joint venture company was formed in Mexico, Quimica Croda SA.

• Croda Half Year Results fireside chat with Morgan Stanley

  Watch our fireside chat with Morgan Stanley from 29 July 2025.

• New white paper from Croda Agriculture highlights science-led innovation in regenerative agriculture

  27 October 2025: Croda International Plc  releases a new white paper that provides a comprehensive, evidence-based exploration of regenerative agriculture and the innovations helping to transform the agricultural sector.

• Croda unveils breakthrough data for KeraBio™ K31: Biotech-driven hair repair with exceptional potency

  20 October 2025: Croda International Plc is proud to announce breakthrough new data demonstrating the exceptional efficacy of KeraBio™ K31, its next-generation biomimetic¹ hair repair ingredient.

• UK Government to support expansion of Croda's lipid systems manufacturing facility

  31 March 2022: This investment will significantly enhance the development of high-purity lipid systems, essential delivery systems for next generation nucleic acid drugs such as mRNA vaccines.

• Croda Beauty’s Natrineo™ CR8 wins silver for Best New Ingredient at The Pure Beauty Awards

  24 October 2025: Croda International Plc  today announces that its groundbreaking, naturally-derived emulsifier, Natrineo™ CR8 has been awarded Silver for Best New Ingredient at the Pure Beauty Awards UK 2025.