Croda International sustainability score: 44/100

·Chemicals·Snaith, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom·Founded 1925·Last verified 3 October 2026
44
out of 100
Below expectationsPending Review-10 since last reviewMixed evidence· 8 src

Croda International scores 44/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment — scored from public data only, no company payment can change a number. Last verified October 2026.

That places Croda International joint 267th of 809 companies scored, and 2nd of 10 in Chemicals.

Croda has achieved long-term emissions reductions and secured SBTi validation for aggressive near-term targets, but recent year-on-year data shows Scope 1 rising and downstream emissions climbing. Supply chain visibility remains weak—only 23% of raw material volumes have supplier-verified GHG data. Renewable energy relies heavily on unbundled RECs, masking location-based emissions.

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The calculation

How is Croda International's SINK score calculated?

Same ten questions for every company. No private weighting.

SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale
Industry base impact
Chemicals sector ceiling.
25 / 100
Performance score
Sum of the 10 rubric questions, scored 0–10 each.
66 / 100
Raw score
Weighted average before scale penalty.
(0.3 × 25) + (0.7 × 66) = 53.7
Scale penalty
Multiplier based on absolute emissions volume — physics-first.
× 0.82
Final score
Rounded. Below expectations.
44 / 100
The ten questions

What is Croda International doing well, and where does it fall short?

Strongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Targets & Commitments (8/10, 8/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Water Impact (4/10, 6/10).

Where the evidence comes from

What evidence is Croda International's score based on?

8 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which rubric questions it informed.

[1]Self-reported
Croda Climate Positive Commitment

“Our scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions have risen by 1.9% 2025 vs 2024, as a result of production volume increases”

Ongoing
Q1Q3
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[2]Public record
Croda Sustainability Report 2025 — Emissions, Renewable Energy, Climate Strategy

“Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions increased by 1.9 percent compared to 2024, driven by output growth at major manufacturing sites”

2025
Q1Q3Q4
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[3]Self-reported
Croda Sustainability Reporting Data Pack — Ratings & Frameworks

“Croda has been recognised in CDP's Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) 2024 A-list for its proactive efforts”

Ongoing
Q2Q7Q9
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[4]Self-reported
Croda Nature Positive Commitment

“Croda's strategic target is 100% Deforestation and Conversion Free (DCF) raw material volumes derived from key bio-based feedstocks by 2030”

Ongoing
Q5Q6
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[5]Third-party verified
SBTi Validates Croda Climate Goals

“Croda International has announced the validation of its updated climate goals by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)”

2025
Q8Q10
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[6]Self-reported
Croda Strengthens Commitment with Updated SBTs

“updated climate goals that have been externally validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)”

2025
Q8
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[7]Public record
Croda's Updated Targets Approved by SBTi

“By the end of 2030, Croda seeks to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42%, reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25%”

2025
Q8
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[8]Third-party verified
LobbyMap — Croda International in Climate Change

“The company has previously advocated for policymakers to commit to ending new coal power developments and financing”

Ongoing
Q10
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Croda International in context

How does Croda International compare with other chemicals companies?

Where Croda International sits among chemicals peers.

Among the 10 major chemicals brands we've scored, Croda International sits 2nd of 10.

2/10
Croda International's rank
32
Industry average
20
Industry low
46
Industry high
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Has Croda International's score changed?

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About Croda International

Croda International is a UK-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1925, headquartered in Snaith, East Yorkshire. The company produces oleochemicals, polymer additives, and active ingredients for personal care, health, and industrial sectors. It operates globally with significant bio-based feedstock dependence and holds a mid-tier position in the chemicals industry.

Founded
1925
Headquarters
Snaith, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Employees
~6,027
Annual revenue
£1,628.1M (FY2024)
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