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  Keep up to date with shareholder and investor information.

• 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.

• Regulatory news

  Our most recent announcements to the stock exchange.

• 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.

• Ratings and frameworks

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

• Contact media enquiries

  For enquiries, contact media.enquiries@croda.com

• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

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

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• 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.

• 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.

• Launching futures

  Embarking on excellence with our transformative graduate scheme

• Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead

  Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead

• 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: Will Small, Research & Technology Specialist

  Will shares how high-purity and super refined excipients help improve consistency and stability, and how they’re being leveraged in new active formulations to drive innovation and growth.

• Your ingredients partner powering health innovation

  Explore how Croda’s smart science, people and high-performance ingredients are shaping the future of Life Sciences and enabling safer, more sustainable innovation.

• Behind the Science

  Discover how Croda’s high-quality ingredients, scientific expertise and sustainable innovation deliver end-to-end solutions that power growth across Consumer Care and Life Sciences.

• 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.

• About us

  We are the name behind high performance ingredients and technologies in some of the most successful brands in the world.

• UK Pensions

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

• Rewarding careers at Croda

  Find out more about the rewards available at Croda.

• 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.

• Why invest in Croda?

  Discover why investing in Croda offers long-term growth, innovation-led performance, and sustainable value across global specialty chemicals markets.

• 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.

• Megatrends

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

• Leadership

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

• Governance

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

• 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.

• 2024 Annual Report

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

• Annual Report

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

• Annual Report archive

  Annual reports from previous years.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.”

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Singapore

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

• India

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

• Most Admired Company in the British Chemical Sector for the Fourth Year Running

  Voted Britain’s Most Admired Chemicals Company for the fourth year running, as well as being named Britain’s fifth Most Admired Company overall.

• 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.

• Crodarom expands its Chanac France site

  Crodarom, producer of botanical extracts, is launching its first investment program to expands its Chanac production site location in France.

• Task force for more sustainable polymers

  Helping create a more sustainable future as founder members of the Polymers in Liquid Formulations task force.

• Croda calls on the UK Government to deliver a clean and just recovery plan

  We are proud to be one of 200 UK businesses that have called on the UK Government to deliver a ‘clean and just’ recovery plan

• Alganelle Sederma partnership

  A partnership to create a cosmetic active ingredient of the future

• Croda becomes founding member of sustainability Business Transformation Group

  We are proud to be a founding member of the CISL Business Transformation Group.

• Croda announces registered name for its innovative non-animal keratin for hair repair.

  14 July 2025: Croda International Plc today announce registered name for its innovative non-animal keratin for hair repair.

• Croda joins the Together for Sustainability initiative

  Croda becomes the 30th member of TfS

• CrodaTherm helps COVID19 nurses in The Netherlands

  CrodaTherm™ helps reduce heat strain experienced by COVID-19 nurses in The Netherlands

• Croda supports Kayapo indigenous people during COVID19

  We are continuing to support local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing soap bars to indigenous communities in Brazil

• 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.

• 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.

• Strong strategic delivery built on resilient financial performance

  Croda 2020 full-year results, strong strategic delivery built on resilient financial performance

• Appointment of Non-Executive Director, Jill Anderson

  9 January2026: We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Anderson as Non-Executive Director.

• 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

• Supporting local school children during lockdown

  We are supporting school children in the UK by gifting our pre-owned laptops and tablets to pupils having lessons at home

• 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.

• Croda Half Year Results fireside chat with Morgan Stanley

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

• Celebrating our innovative ingredients: Zenakine™ - redefining neurocosmetic skincare possibilities

  8 September 2025: Croda International Plc (“Croda”), the company that uses smart science to create high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, has recently launched Zenakine™, a biotech-based neuroactive ingredient designed to counteract the effects of stress on the skin.

• Essentium Partnered with Croda Smart Materials

  We are extremely proud to announce an innovative partnership with Essentium and Croda Smart Materials.

• CrodaTherm helps COVID 19 ICU nurses in the United States

  Croda donates cooling vests to Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware

• Croda officially opens its Crop Care Product Validation Centre

  The new facility is dedicated to serving the agrochemical market and captures our entire research and development cycle.

• Croda develops young minds of tomorrow during COP26

  We have launched new sustainability focused materials for children in STEM

• Delivering the foundation for Croda's R&D digital program

  Global Research and Development Digital Program across all R&D locations.

• Materiality assessment

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

• Life Sciences sustainability review

  Sustainability is embedded in our business strategy, shaping innovation and meeting customer expectations. In Life Sciences, it drives impact, performance and long-term value.

• 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 of biologics.

• CroBioticTM 100

  Surveys indicate that malodour of garments is one of the biggest reasons that consumers choose to wash them.

• 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.

• Sustainability without compromise ChromaPur

  Small, manufactured plastic particles, known as microbeads, are used in a wide range of cosmetic and personal care products, with research suggesting that 87% of products from the ten best-selling cosmetics brands contain these microplastics.

• Leveraging Group-wide capabilities to accelerate the development of natural active ingredients

  The move in cosmetics towards replacing synthetic ingredients with sustainable alternatives is increasing demand for naturally sourced actives.

• 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.

• 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.

• Investing in organic expansion in Agriculture

  Atlox 4913TM is valued by customers for creating stable dispersions in complex crop formulations, ensuring consistent distribution of actives and preventing formulation breakdown.