October 2017

October 24, 2017

Climate, Water and Forests: Symrise Again Among Global Leaders in CDP Ranking

- Leadership Rating in all CDP programs
- 'Sustainable management is the key to success'
- Symrise AG among the world's 25 leading CDP communicants

Symrise AG is one of the world's leading companies in sustainable management. The renowned non-profit organization CDP has certified that the Holzminden-based company is a global leader in the categories of climate, water and forests. The fragrance and flavor supplier is therefore among the top 25 worldwide.

The Carbon Disclosure Project (or CDP) assesses how companies and governments reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use water responsibly and promote the protection of forests internationally with their own activities and along their supply chains. The CDP scores these results with four grades, with 'A' being the highest and 'D' the lowest. With its A grade, Symrise received the highest rating for both its climate and water protection activities. The Group was awarded an 'A-' for its responsible approach to forest conservation and thereby secured a leading position in this category as well.

Responsibility toward Nature and Society

'Protecting our biosphere and preserving functioning ecosystems is a priority for Symrise. We are always looking to shape our business operations in a sustainable manner and constantly improve our performance. CDP is an important driving force and guide for us along this path,' says Hans Holger Gliewe, Chief Sustainability Officer at Symrise. 'For a globally active processor of natural raw materials, the effective commitment to protecting our climate, water and forests is both a question of corporate social responsibility and a key strategic pillar for the successful economic development of Symrise. The CDP ratings clearly show that we at Symrise are on the right track with our sustainability program. They are an incentive for us to continue on this path in the long term,' adds Gliewe.

In 2017, more than 6,300 companies accounting for 55 percent of the world's market capitalization provided CDP with their environmental data. In addition, more than 100 countries and regions as well as 500 cities made this information available to the organization. This makes CDP one of the most important sources of information when it comes to how companies and governments are strategically and operationally responding to global environmental change.

About Symrise

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic active ingredients and raw materials, as well as functional ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of more than € 2.9 billion in the 2016 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider in the flavors and fragrances market. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 90 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process. Symrise - always inspiring more ...

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