Pioneering a Dual Commitment to People and Planet
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dsm-firmenich, formed through the iconic 2023 merger of Dutch DSM and Swiss Firmenich, stands as a global leader in health, nutrition, and beauty. Operating in nearly 60 countries, the organization has embedded sustainability into the very core of its mission, providing a comprehensive blueprint for businesses seeking to address urgent environmental and societal challenges. Guided by its overarching pillars, Progress for Planet and Progress for People dsm-firmenich demonstrates that long-term profitability and positive global impact can advance hand in hand.
Accelerating Climate Action and Responsible Sourcing
At the center of dsm-firmenich’s environmental ambition is a commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, validated in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Through its global Responsible Sourcing Program, the company collaborates with over 30,000 suppliers to ensure ethical practices and protect vulnerable raw materials, such as vanilla in Madagascar and patchouli in Indonesia. Furthermore, dsm-firmenich empowers its partners with science-based solutions including Bovaer®, a breakthrough feed additive that reduces enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 45%.
Enhancing Global Health, Nutrition, and Social Well-Being
dsm-firmenich’s sustainability vision extends beyond ecological conservation to actively improving lives and uplifting communities. In strategic partnership with the UN World Food Programme, the organization tackles hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies by fortifying staple foods such as rice, flour, and oil. Within its operations and broader value chain, dsm-firmenich champions human rights, fair labor standards, and gender empowerment, while creating sensory innovations in fragrance, taste, and texture that positively impact daily human well-being.
Setting the Gold Standard for Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia
Earning recognition as one of the Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia at the ACES Awards, dsm-firmenich exemplifies the power of purpose-led corporate governance. Supervised by a dedicated Sustainability Committee within its Board of Directors, the company links ambitious environmental metrics directly to corporate strategy. Through its synthesis of scientific rigor, sustainable agriculture, and community empowerment, dsm-firmenich continues to set an extraordinary benchmark for ethical corporate leadership across the region.
