Symrise secures top-tier CDP scores and strengthens its global sustainability and supply chain strategy

Symrise receives CDP ranking for climate, water and forest

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has earned an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing it among the top-performing companies globally for environmental transparency and action. The results reflect meaningful progress in reducing environmental impact while also highlighting the need for continued collective effort in forest conservation across complex supply chains. Building on successful initiatives in regions such as Madagascar, the Philippines, and the Brazilian Amazon, Symrise plans to further expand regenerative agriculture, water stewardship, and renewable energy use while leveraging CDP’s evolving framework to drive continuous improvement and collaboration.

(PRESS RELEASE) HOLZMINDEN, 4-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Symrise has once again achieved strong recognition from CDP, the independent global platform that evaluates corporate environmental transparency and performance, receiving an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in the 2025 assessment. The results underline the company’s continued commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while maintaining a high level of transparency across its operations and supply chains.

The latest CDP evaluation encompassed more than 23,100 companies worldwide, placing Symrise among the top-performing organizations in several key sustainability categories. With its A- rating in climate change, the company ranks within the top 7 percent of reporting businesses globally, while its performance in water and forest stewardship positions it among the top 11 percent and top 8 percent respectively. These distinctions highlight both the progress Symrise has made and the areas where further improvement remains a priority.

Beyond recognition, Symrise views the CDP ratings as a practical tool for steering its sustainability strategy and guiding decision-making. The externally verified data supports customers in developing more sustainable product declarations, provides investors with clearer insights into climate- and nature-related risks, and offers Symrise a reliable benchmark for refining its long-term environmental roadmap. The company remains focused on minimizing its environmental impact while strengthening responsible business practices across its value chain.

Dr. Isabella Tonaco, Chief Sustainability Officer at Symrise, emphasized that the ratings reflect meaningful progress while also pointing to the need for continued collective effort, particularly in forest conservation. She noted that sustainable forest management remains complex due to intricate supply chains, requiring ongoing collaboration among all stakeholders. Symrise’s transparent reporting enables partners and customers to track its progress and align their own sustainability initiatives accordingly.

To further scale its impact, Symrise continues to develop and expand successful sustainability programs in key sourcing regions. In Madagascar, the company has established a comprehensive, long-term sustainable vanilla supply model, while in the Philippines it supports responsible coconut sourcing. In the Brazilian Amazon, Symrise is engaged in sourcing a range of raw materials for cosmetics in ways that support local ecosystems. Additionally, the company is collaborating with Deutsche Bank on innovative carbon credit mechanisms aimed at rainforest protection and has endorsed the We Mean Business Coalition’s COP 30 manifesto advocating a transition away from fossil fuels.

Dr. Tonaco also highlighted that CDP’s evolving methodology provides valuable external insight that helps Symrise identify new opportunities for action. She stressed that this continuous feedback loop strengthens collaboration across the company’s supply chain and accelerates progress toward shared climate and nature goals.

Looking ahead, Symrise plans to deepen its regenerative agriculture initiatives, expand water stewardship efforts in high-risk regions, strengthen partnerships with strategic suppliers, and increase its use of renewable energy. By maintaining an open dialogue with CDP and its stakeholders, the company aims to transform transparency into tangible environmental outcomes and help its customers develop more sustainable products with lower ecological impact.

About Symrise:

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world’s leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, North and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

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