Croda has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions 28% since 2018 and holds SBTi-validated targets through 2050, but year-on-year Scope 1 rose in 2024–2025 as production volumes grew. Supply chain Scope 3 mapping remains incomplete—80% of raw material volumes lack verified product carbon footprints. Renewable electricity now covers 84% of demand, yet total energy remains fossil-dependent due to manufacturing heat requirements.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Water Impact and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (6/10, 6/10).
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“KPMG LLP has been appointed to provide independent limited assurance of selected Croda International plc Sustainability Performance Measures.”
“In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Croda International amounted to 111,831 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.”
“Upstream Scope 3 emissions were 830,763 tonnes CO2e in 2024, 6% lower than 2018.”
“Recognised on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)'s A-list for its Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) in the 2024 disclosure cycle.”
“Key achievements include a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since its 2018 baseline.”
“84 percent of Croda's electricity consumption was sourced from renewable energy in 2025, up from 72 percent in 2024.”
“Our scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and upstream scope 3 emissions have been assured (limited assurance) under ISAE (UK) 3000 and ISAE 3410 by KPMG.”
“Croda's strategic target is 100% Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) raw material volumes derived from key bio-based feedstocks by 2030.”
“94.3% of our volumes traceable to mill.”
“Water withdrawal in 2024 was 3,248 Ml, a decrease of 30% since 2018.”
“SBTi has validated that Croda's more ambitious, science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets conform with the SBTi Net Zero Standard and the SBTi Forest, Land and Agriculture Guidance.”
“Croda International Plc commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.”
“InfluenceMap could find no evidence of Croda publicly engaging on specific climate-related regulations.”
“The Board approved the creation of a Board-level Sustainability Oversight Committee (BSOC) for 2024, to be led by Chris Good, Non-Executive Director.”
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Croda International is a UK-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1925, producing high-performance ingredients for personal care, health, and industrial sectors. The company operates 14 manufacturing sites globally and serves customers across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. Croda ranks among the world's leading producers of natural and sustainable specialty chemicals.
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