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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Reforestation

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Working with Croda

  Learn more about working with Croda.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sustainability-linked revolving credit facility

  In 2019, we became one of the UK’s first large public companies to include a sustainability metric in a revolving credit facility (RCF), with targets in the seven-year agreement aligned with our 2030 Commitment to become Climate Positive.

• 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.

• Collaboration to develop alternative vaccine adjuvants

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

• 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.

• 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™.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Annual Report

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

• 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.

• Annual Report archive

  Annual reports from previous years.

• Investors

  Investor information including financial reporting and events.

• 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.

• Key Performance Indicators

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

• First quarter 2026 sales in line with expectations

  Croda International Plc (“Croda” or the “Group”) today provides an update on its sales performance in the first quarter of 2026 (the three months ended 31 March 2026).

• 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.

• 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.

• Croda unveils Matrixyl® Neolide™, an iconic peptide with smarter delivery

  Croda introduces Matrixyl® Neolide™, an iconic peptide with smarter delivery, designed to maximise performance and unlock new possibilities in advanced skin care.

• 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

• Materiality assessment

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Types of careers at Croda

  Learn more about the types of careers 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead

  Meet the expert: Chris Wells, Applications Team Lead

• 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.

• 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.

• Awards and certifications

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

• Croda Foundation

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

• Greater China

  Croda has been present in China since 1993.

• Leadership

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

• 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.

• Croda at a glance

  At Croda, we are driven by our Purpose, to use smart science to create high-performance ingredients and technologies that improve lives.

• Croda Half Year Results fireside chat with Morgan Stanley

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

• 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.

• Acquisition of global vaccine adjuvant specialist

  Vaccine adjuvants are a natural extension to Croda’s market leading, high-purity excipient delivery systems in its Health Care business., these adjuvants represent a niche, high-growth market.

• 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 acquires research enterprise Enza Biotech

  Developing the next generation of renewable surfactants using carbohydrate-based chemistry.

• 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.

• 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.

• Acquisition of global vaccine adjuvant specialist

  Vaccine adjuvants are a natural extension to Croda’s market leading, high-purity excipient delivery systems in its Health Care business., these adjuvants represent a niche, high-growth market.

• Vietnam

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

• 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™.

• UK Pensions

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Sustainability Report archive

  View our sustainability report archives.

• PTIC divestment

  View the full webinar from the 22 December 2021 discussing the agreement to divest the majority of our PTIC businesses to Cargill Inc.

• Third quarter trading update

  Update on trading from 01 July to 30 September 2023