Croda

Today we have announced our first half results for 2024, with Group performance in line with expectations. The Group returned to year-on-year growth in the second quarter, helped by more stable market conditions, price discipline and continued operational progress.   We’ve seen continued momentum in higher growth areas where we have focused recent investment, testament to our strategy to realign the portfolio towards the megatrends shaping our industry.   Our strong relationships with local and regional customers are driving growth as they innovate and grow quickly. And with growing customer pipelines across biologics, vaccines and nucleic acid-based drugs, our strategic focus areas in Pharma will accelerate Croda’s future growth.   I want to thank all our people for their commitment and hard work so far this year; we are emerging from a tough environment more focused on and more exposed to fast growth markets and we are ready for another period of exciting, innovation-led growth. https://lnkd.in/db6yRaFS

Today, we have announced our half year results for 2024, highlighting another period of growth and innovation for Croda International. Our performance this year reflects our dedication to advancing smart, sustainable science across our global operations. We are proud to report strong financial growth with notable revenue increases, alongside continued success in Life Sciences and advancements in performance technologies. Our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices remains a foundation of our operations, driving positive global impact. These results are a direct reflection of the hard work and ingenuity of our entire Croda team, as well as the support of our valued stakeholders. As we move forward, we remain committed to our mission of Smart Science to Improve Lives™ and look forward to building on this momentum. https://ow.ly/IsKl50SMSTC

The University of Nottingham, in partnership with Croda International, invites applications for a Joint Industrial and EPSRC-funded PhD studentship. Starting in October 2024, this position focuses on the synthesis and scale-up of novel biodegradable materials within the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and School of Chemistry. If you're passionate about innovative science and sustainability, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Apply now to join our mission of Smart science to improve lives™ For more details and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e4rgV5V6

At Croda, our purpose is to use "Smart science to improve lives™." This commitment drives our continuous innovation and sustainability efforts, underpinned by our values-led culture. We leverage our scientific expertise and innovative spirit to create specialty ingredients that enhance industries and consumer products. Guided by our values-led culture, we strive to make a positive impact through responsible, innovative, and collaborative practices. Together, we're making a difference! Find out more about Our Purpose, here: https://ow.ly/IprE50SHcHr

At Croda, we have a long-standing relationship as an innovative raw material provider to the cosmetics industry. We're excited to announce that we're looking to recruit an experienced Global Key Account Manager to support our continued growth and innovation with one of our key global customers. If you're passionate about driving success in the cosmetics industry and have the experience we need, we'd love to hear from you! For more information, please visit our website. https://lnkd.in/eQAH-QDG

Today, the conference for Women and Non-binary Doctoral Researchers in STEM (WoNDRS) will be held at the University of Liverpool. The aim of the conference is to foster a sense of community among PhD students; the proposed programme combines a mix of both industry and academic talks followed by a discussion panel. This event serves as a platform to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women and non-binary individuals in STEM fields. Attendees will have the chance to network, share their research, and gain insights from experienced professionals. Dr. Kate Thornton, Lead Research Scientist, will participate in the discussion panel for the WoNDRS conference. Her participation highlights the conference's commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry, providing attendees with valuable perspectives on career development and innovation in STEM. The panel seeks to inspire and empower the next generation of researchers, encouraging them to overcome barriers and pursue their ambitions with confidence.

We are thrilled to announce that the Board has appointed Stephen Oxley as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director. Stephen, a qualified accountant, brings valuable experience in strategy setting and execution, enhancing business performance, transformation and corporate transactions, he will join Croda no later than 1 April 2025. Danuta Gray, Chair of Croda tells us: “I am delighted that Stephen Oxley is joining as CFO. Alongside his strong track record as a PLC Chief Financial Officer incorporating strategic thinking and operational delivery, he brings valuable experience of audit and advisory roles for large, complex international companies across a number of relevant sectors during his time as a Partner at KPMG. I look forward to welcoming him to the Board.”

This week, Paul Hunt, Research Team Leader at our Rawcliffe Bridge manufacturing site, is giving a talk on the challenges and opportunities surrounding sustainable polymers in the industrial sector at the IUPAC Macro 2024: 50th World Polymer Conference, held at The University of Warwick. Polymers in Liquid Formulations (PLFs) are a broad group of polymers used as rheology modifiers, emulsifiers, and binders in many everyday items, including household detergents, cosmetics, and agrochemicals. During the presentation, Paul will discuss the approaches Croda is taking in the development of commercially viable, novel biobased, and biodegradable polymers, which may serve as alternatives to traditional PLFs such as polyacrylates. The presentation will also address questions regarding performance characterisation. Find out more about the conference here: https://ow.ly/rIUw50SttuF

Discover how our Crop Care team are tackling the escalating challenge of abiotic stress in agriculture with their latest whitepaper, which explores innovative solutions for building crop resilience amidst climate change. Find out more below!

Celebrating our people! At Croda, we pride ourselves on our people and the great work they do every day. Croda Foundation is committed to utilising the skills, time and expertise of Croda people, through the Foundation Changemaker Programme. Changemakers are Croda employees who volunteer their time and know-how to support our funded projects on a case-by-case basis. Below is a great example of the impact of the Changemaker Programme. Jenny Berriman utilised her skills and expertise to support our projects in the best way she could. Her dedication and hard work have made a significant difference. Thank you to Jenny and the Croda Foundation team for their continued commitment.