ESG Resources

Want to know our progress on sustainability? So do we. Here’s how we keep track.

Let’s be clear

We’re committed to transparency and accountability on every aspect of our performance – including sustainability. After all, sustainability is at the heart of all we do at dsm-firmenich. And in the wake of our merger, we're committed to surpassing the high standards we’ve already set.

Navigating the sea of global ESG ratings and benchmarks can be daunting. We strategically review and prioritize those we engage with each year, based on criteria such as stakeholder recognition and use, transparency of methodology, and provision of sufficient feedback for meaningful year-on-year improvement. Meanwhile, we advocate for the consolidation and standardization of these benchmarks to encourage broader corporate participation.

We're proud to be consistently rated as a (sector) leader in various ESG benchmarks, reflecting our responsible and sustainable practices and our commitment to people and planet alike. Plus, as a Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) member, we look – and act – beyond our own business, to ensure that our supply chain lives up to the high standards we set ourselves.

Priority benchmarks: Our latest results

CDP

In our first CDP disclosure as dsm-firmenich, we received an A for water and a B for climate. While we are pleased that our water score accurately reflects our actions, we believe that our score for climate does not represent our commitments, efforts, and performance in this area. Please find more information here.

EcoVadis

We hold a Gold Medal from EcoVadis. The Gold rating places us in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. This showcases our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices.

FTSE4Good

dsm-firmenich is a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index, which is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating specific ESG practices. 

ISS

We were assessed at the end of 2024 with a low-risk rating from ISS QualityScore. ISS ESG reconfirmed dsm-firmenich as ‘Prime’ according to its rating methodology. Our rating of B- puts us in the top decile relative to our industry group. 

MSCI

MSCI rated us as ‘AA’, highlighting carbon mitigation program and business ethics practices.

Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics assessed us as being at low risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors, with the company being included in the Top-Rated ESG Companies List.

Sustainability Resources

ESG Factbook 2024

Dive into our ESG performance, recognitions, and targets.

China Sustainability Report 2023

Learn about our sustainability performance in the Greater China region.

Taxation Report 2024

Learn more about our tax principles and governance, and how tax plays a vital role in our contribution to the UN SDGs.

Climate and Nature Approach

Learn more about how we embed climate and nature.

Plan to Accelerate Climate Action

Read about how we align our organization to achieve our climate goals.

Explore more

  • Driving progress for people

    We’re committed to fostering a world where people thrive and communities flourish.

  • Driving progress for our planet

    We’re committed to accelerating climate action, safeguarding nature and biodiversity, and conserving our planet’s resources.

  • Our sustainability partnerships

    Learn how dsm-firmenich works with partners including businesses, NGOs, governments, and academia for a more sustainable world – and find out how to get involved.