Driving progress for people
We’re committed to fostering a world where people thrive and communities flourish.
Want to know our progress on sustainability? So do we. Here’s how we keep track.
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.
CDP assessed DSM as A- for climate and A- for water, and Firmenich as A- for climate, A for water, and A- for forests. These high scores across multiple dimensions of environmental impact highlight our comprehensive approach to climate action and resource conservation.
We proudly hold Platinum CSR ratings from EcoVadis for both DSM and Firmenich – putting us in the top 1% of companies assessed in our industries. This showcases our commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
We maintained our listing as a constituent company in the FTSE4Good Index series. This Index was the first joint listing that dsm-firmenich received.
ISS ESG rated us Prime, with our B- grade placing us in the top decile relative to our industry group.
MSCI has awarded dsm-firmenich an AAA rating, positioning us as an industry leader in managing the most significant ESG risks and opportunities.
Sustainalytics has assessed dsm-firmenich as being at low risk of experiencing material financial impacts from ESG factors. This endorsement underscores our resilience and proactive approach
ESG Factbook 2024
Dive into our ESG performance, recognitions, and targets.
Read about our approach to and track record in safeguarding human rights.
Learn more about our tax principles and governance, and how tax plays a vital role in our contribution to the UN SDGs.
China Sustainability Report 2023
Learn about our sustainability performance in the Greater China region.
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.
We’re committed to fostering a world where people thrive and communities flourish.
We’re committed to accelerating climate action, safeguarding nature and biodiversity, and conserving our planet’s resources.
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.