Ratings and frameworks

We have identified MSCI and Sustainalytics as key frameworks that help our investors determine the impact of their investments on society and the environment. They also help us to implement and continuously improve our measures and best practices. The ratings measure long-term resilience to financially relevant Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks. We are AAA rated by MSCI for more than five years running and included in the Sustainalytics 2024 ESG Industry Top Rated Companies list for Chemicals. Our score in May 2024 of 18.5 ranks us  28/ 609 (5th percentile) for the Chemicals Industry and for Speciality Chemicals. 

The use of MSCI logos, trademarks, service marks or index names herein, do not constitute a sponsorship, endorsement, recommendation, or promotion of Croda International Plc by MSCI.

Over 125,000 companies globally have been rated by EcoVadis. 

In May 2025 Croda achieved a gold medal, confirming its place in the top 5% among all companies rated in the past year. EcoVadis continues to rank Croda as a Leader in its assessment of Carbon Management Level, recognising our decarbonisation commitments, actions and reporting as best-in-class.

Croda is also listed in the FTSE4Good UK 50 Index, designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

Croda disclose against Climate Change, Forest and Water Security, providing transparency to our stakeholders, including key customers who request specific informaiton through the CDP Supply Chain module. In 2024, Croda achieved a CPD ranking of: 

A- for Climate Change
B- for Forest
A- for Water Security 

Croda has been recognised for its proactive efforts in engaging its supply chain on environmental matters. It has been recognised on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)'s A-list for its Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) in the 2024 disclosure cycle. 

CDP serves as a global platform for companies to disclose their environmental impacts, including data on deforestation, water management, and emissions. CDP's SEA specifically assesses how well a company engages its suppliers on climate change issues, including encouraging them to disclose their environmental data and setting targets. With sustainability and transparency becoming top priorities worldwide, this signifies that Croda has demonstrated strong engagement with its suppliers on environmental issues. 

The SEA A-List is CDP's highest score, recognising companies that are playing a crucial role in the transition towards the net-zero sustainable economy. Being on the A-list indicates that Croda is a leader in this area, demonstrating best practice in environmental stewardship and its ability to influence positive change within its supply chain.