Our targets

Reducing Emissions:

We will achieve our Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by reducing our emissions in line with limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels, maximising the use of renewable energy in our operations.

By 2030, we will have achieved our SBTs, in line with limiting global warming to 1.5ºC.

Thereafter, by 2050 we will be a net zero organisation.

A reduction of 25% in 2018 absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2024.

All Croda locations to have a decarbonisation roadmap by the end of 2022.

7.2, 9.4, 13.2

Carbon Cover:

We will enable the transition to a low carbon economy. We will be Climate Positive, working closely with our customers to develop products that offer carbon-saving benefits in use.

Two million tonnes of CO2 emissions savings delivered through use of our products by the end of 2024.

100% of our product portfolio evaluated for downstream scope 3 impact by the end of 2024.

Sustainable Innovation

We will accelerate the transition to bio-based products, moving away from fossil/petrochemical feedstocks.

By 2030, more than 75% of our organic raw materials by weight will be bio-based, absorbing carbon from the atmosphere as they grow.

Land Use:

We will save more land than we use. We will increase agricultural land use efficiency, protect biodiversity and improve food security by sourcing sustainably and inspiring innovation in our agrochemical businesses.

Crop Science Innovation:

We will invest in innovation projects and partnerships to support crop and seed enhancement in mitigating the impact of a changing climate and land degradation.

Through to 2030 we will bring an average of two crop technological breakthroughs to market each year that are aligned with our SBTs and which help our customers to mitigate the impact of climate change and land degradation.

By 2030, we will have established three new partnerships to contribute to the recovery of compromised farmland and protect biodiversity; working with customers, universities and business councils to achieve this.

Health & Wellbeing:

We will use our smart science to promote healthy lives and wellbeing through the development and application of our ingredients and technologies.

By 2030, we will contribute to the successful development and commercialisation of 25% of WHO-listed pipeline vaccines.

By 2030, we will protect at least 60 million people annually from potentially developing skin cancer from harmful UV rays, through the use of our sun care ingredients.

By the end of 2024 our technology will be part of at least 10 clinical phase III trials across at least 25% of the WHO-listed pipeline vaccines.

By the end of 2024 we will protect one million lives from skin cancer through the use of novel sun protection technologies.

Gender Balance:

We will achieve gender balance in our business by focusing on recruitment and development opportunities to increase the number of women in leadership positions.

By 2030, we will achieve gender balance across the leadership roles in our organisation.

Improving More Lives

We will promote our smart science and help improve more lives using our technologies within relevant communities, where our science can make a positive difference. We aim to create STEM educational opportunities and provide basic necessities through 
the use and application of our ingredients.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing:

We will protect the health, safety and wellbeing at work of all of our people and contractors.

OSHA Total Recordable Injury Rate in the top 10% for the chemical industry.

30% increase in positive responses to the wellbeing areas in our Global Employee Culture Survey.

Process Safety:

We will protect the health and safety of all of our people, contractors and the communities in which we operate.

Zero significant process safety incidents per year.

We will continue to investigate and apply learnings from minor incidents and near misses.

Conduct an independent peer review of our Process Risk Reviews (PRR) for high-hazard processes by the end of 2023.

Develop reporting capability against SASB process safety indicators by the end of 2021.

Environmental Stewardship:

We will protect the natural environment through the responsible management of our water consumption and waste production.

Develop and implement a methodology for water impact assessment by the end of 2021
Reduce our water use impact by 25% from 2018 baseline by the end of 2024.

Eliminate process waste to landfill across our operations by the end of 2024.

Fair Income:

We will contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth by ensuring that everyone working at Croda sites receives a fair income.

All employees temporary and permanent will be paid a living wage by the end of 2022.

All regularly employed contractors will be paid a living wage by end of 2024.

Supplier Partnership:

We will ensure that all our key suppliers are operating safely, ethically and responsibly, and will promote the equitable sharing of benefits within the supply chain.

By the end of 2024, all key suppliers will be required to achieve a minimum of the average score from EcoVadis (or equivalent) or will have an action plan with timelines to close gaps.

By the end of 2024, key suppliers representing at least 50% of our raw material volumes will be required to sign up publicly to SBTi or equivalent carbon reduction targets.

By the end of 2024, suppliers of crop-based raw materials will be required to provide supply chain transparency in a fully traceable and certified sustainable manner.

Knowledge Management:

We will manage our intellectual capital, ensuring employees acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote the sustainable development of our business and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Quality Assurance:

We will maximise our resource efficiency and minimise all types of waste energy, water and materials across our operations.

Product Stewardship:

We will take a leadership role in life cycle assessment of our ingredients and their impact on the life cycle of our customers’ products. This will help the markets in which we operate move towards more circular economies and reduce consumer and employee exposure to chemical hazards.

Finalise our LCA methodology with external input and verification by the end of 2021.

Complete 40 LCAs by the end of 2024.

Responsible Business:

We will verify and maintain our position as the most sustainable supplier of innovative ingredients within our industry.