This sustainability report documents our corporate social responsibility actions and results in 2021 using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to report on our non-financial and sustainability-related performance through the ESG lense.
Our Givaudan Water Policy emphasises our commitment to water stewardship. As an industry leader with 250 years of heritage, we take our responsibility seriously and strive to drive a positive impact in watersheds where we source and operate. The policy therefore focuses on where and what matters most.
Givaudan is committed to sourcing all materials and services in a way that protects people and the environment by 2030. As an industry leader with 250 years of heritage, we work in partnership with producers and suppliers to transform the way we source and create new value to be shared by all.
This report documents our corporate social responsibility actions and results in 2020 using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to report on our non-financial and sustainability-related performance.
Givaudan has made an explicit commitment to respect human rights, including labour rights, as outlined in our Group-wide Principles of Conduct and in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights. Respect for human rights is an essential guide to the right way of doing business and to living our purpose. A commitment to high ethical standards, as well as transparency and honesty in our dealings with employees, customers, suppliers and the communities where we operate, enables us to be a responsible corporate citizen.
Our CDP climate report which informed our 2020 CDP score on climate change over the reporting year 2019.
Our CDP climate report which informed our 2020 CDP score on water usage over the reporting year 2019.
Givaudan aims to source sustainable palm oil ingredients from suppliers committing to the “No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation (NDPE)” principles. Our approach’s key objectives; to increase transparency of our palm oil supply up to mill level, drive positive change in our supply chains and support the inclusion of smallholders.
This report highlights our corporate social responsibility actions and results in 2019, showcasing our progress against our sustainability focus areas in 2019.
This report compiles the complete set of the selected GRI disclosures and detailed indicators to report on our environmental, economic and social actions and progress.
Givaudan's commitment to eradicate human trafficking and slavery from its operations and direct supply chain is expressed through our compliance to the Modern Slavery Act (2015 Bill S.54).
Givaudan's commitment to eradicate human trafficking and slavery from its operations and direct supply chain is expressed through our compliance to the Modern Slavery Act (2015 Bill S.54).
Givaudan's commitment to eradicate child labour, human trafficking and slavery from its direct supply chain is expressed through our compliance to the California Transparency in Supply Chain Act (2010 CA Bill S.657).
Givaudan supports the terms of the Convention of Biological Diversity, being the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources.
At Givaudan, social responsibility is deeply ingrained in our corporate culture. For Givaudan this entails going beyond financial due-diligence and establishing leading ethics, social and environmental practices at our sites and areas of operations. We consider this as a basic license to operate our business, and use it as an effective tool to engage with our stakeholders.
At Givaudan, we embrace diversity throughout our organisation and are fully committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Respecting, and indeed celebrating, diversity adds value to the experience of working for and with Givaudan.
At Givaudan, we commit to ensure the safety and health of people and the environment, our workplaces and the communities in which we operate. The commitment is formalised in our EHS policy, a set of principles embraced by the highest level of our leadership.
Our Sustainability Progress Review highlights advances made during the first full year of ‘A Sense of Tomorrow’ in the areas of sourcing, innovation, environment and with our people and partners.
Givaudan's commitment to eradicate human trafficking and slavery from its operations and direct supply chain is expressed through our compliance to the Modern Slavery Act (2015 Bill S.54).
Givaudan's commitment to eradicate human trafficking and slavery from its operations and direct supply chain is expressed through our compliance to the Modern Slavery Act (2015 Bill S.54).
Givaudan's commitment to eradicate human trafficking and slavery from its operations and direct supply chain is expressed through our compliance to the Modern Slavery Act (2015 Bill S.54).
Givaudan’s 2017 Sustainability Report is compiled for the first time in accordance with the GRI’s new standards framework: Core Option. The Report covers a year of great progress, including the launch of a new and strengthened approach to building a sustainable business for the long term, and sets ambitious targets to reduce our environmental impact and drive responsible sourcing in our supply chains.
Givaudan fully supports the principle of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement) and invests in the development of replacement of animal testing.
Givaudan’s 2016 Sustainability Report is the Company’s third report published in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative’s G4 guidelines. The report features our significant progress on our road to greater sustainability.
Givaudan’s Sustainability Report 2015 is the Company’s second report published according to GRI G4 guidelines, the latest generation of the most widely used sustainability reporting standard in the world.
This year, Givaudan transitioned to G4. These rigorous guidelines, developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), show our commitment to high levels of transparency in how we manage our environmental and social impacts.
As our sustainability strategy matures and evolves, so too does the way in which we choose to communicate on our activities. Our aim is to provide a global snapshot of our approach, underpinned by the fine detail of KPI metrics.
It is our fiduciary duty to shareholders to ensure that Givaudan’s business is financially sustainable in the short, medium and long term.
This is our fourth Sustainability Report covering our global activities
This is Givaudan's third comprehensive Sustainability Report covering our global operations.
Givaudan group's Sustainability Report for 2010
Givaudan Group's Sustainability Report for 2009
Givaudan group's Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Report for 2008.
Givaudan group's Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) report for 2007.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2006.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2005.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2004.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2003.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2002.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2001.
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2000.