Selected key figures 2021
The most important key figures for Symrise AG can be found in the visualized, interactive multi-year comparison.
Interactive value chain
We have a sustainable view of each and every one of our value chain stages
Raw materials
Global biodiversity is an indispensable source of inspiration and natural raw materials for Symrise when it comes to creating new flavors, fragrances and other products in customer industries. Protecting biodiversity and thus natural habitats on land and in water is therefore an essential concern for Symrise. With the sustainable sourcing of our raw materials, the assessment of our main suppliers in accordance with sustainability criteria and our involvement in international initiatives and partnerships for biodiversity and supply chain transparency, we as a global company have an effective lever for helping to achieve SDGs 14 and 15. Throughout the process, we also respect the working conditions of our employees, partners and suppliers in order to make a direct contribution to humane economic growth in accordance with SDG 8.
- The conservation of biodiversity
- Climate protection
- Human rights
Product development
The core business of Symrise and its products are closely linked with sustainable production cycles, the efficient use of natural resources, enviromentally compatible use of chemicals and waste minimization, thanks to avoidance, reduction, recycling and reuse. We and our partners have a direct impact on SDG 12 particularly in the product development phase. As a production company in a high-enery industry, we also have considerable responsibility and leverage when it comes to SDGs 8 and 13 and implementing humane working conditions, comprhensive climate protection measures and concrete reductions in CO₂ at our production facilities and sites around the world.
- Efficient use of natural raw materials
- Biodegradability
- Focus on plant-based proteins, e.g., as meat substitutes
Production
The core business of Symrise and its products are closely linked with sustainable production cycles, the efficient use of natural resources, enviromentally compatible use of chemicals and waste minimization, thanks to avoidance, reduction, recycling and reuse. We and our partners have a direct impact on SDG 12 particularly in the product development phase. As a production company in a high-enery industry, we also have considerable responsibility and leverage when it comes to SDGs 8 and 13 and implementing humane working conditions, comprhensive climate protection measures and concrete reductions in CO₂ at our production facilities and sites around the world.
- Use of green chemistry
- Reduction of waste
- Reuse of raw materials
Customers
The central concern of Symrise is to meet basic human needs for health, nutrition and well-being. Due to our sustainable product solutions in line with SDGs 12 and 13 (see previous stage of the value chain), we thus have the responsibility and potential influence – at our own sites and beyond – on future consumption patterns and behaviors of our customers and consumers.
- Creating transparency
- Environmentally friendly product solutions
Consumers
The central concern of Symrise is to meet basic human needs for health, nutrition and well-being. Due to our sustainable product solutions in line with SDGs 12 and 13 (see previous stage of the value chain), we thus have the responsibility and potential influence – at our own sites and beyond – on future consumption patterns and behaviors of our customers and consumers.
- Increasing awareness of healthful nutrition and personal care
