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Live It.

We create positive emotions to
enhance wellbeing, naturally.

Fast Facts

We are the #1 Privately-Owned Perfume & Taste Company
We are #1 in Perfumery and Ingredients.

Group turnover

4.9 bn

Swiss Francs (calendar year 2022)
Revenue Growth

+11.5%

year-on-year (HY 2023) including acquisitions at constant currency
Adjusted EBITDA

+7.3%

year-on-year (HY 2023) at constant currency
Our people

~11,000

Around the world

1st

Globally Certified Gender Equality Employer in our Industry & 1st To Upgrade To Edge Move Status
Research hubs

6

Geneva, Castets, Princeton, San Diego, Shanghai & Gujarat
FY13 – FY22 Revenue CAGR

5%

Organic growth at constant currency
Acquisitions

14

In the last six years
Global presence

100+

Markets
Annual Turnover Invested in R&D

9.7%

(FY13 – FY22)
Patents

4,000+

Presently in force

We are proud to be a

Leading Global Responsible Company

We are Firmenich

Our Purpose

11,000 creators who believe that fragrance and taste can change the world.

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We are Firmenich

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Vision & Strategy

 

Putting Firmenich’s world-class research and capabilities to work, we always seek to be at the forefront of our customers’ needs and aspirations.

 

Being a Family business, making a positive contribution to our Communities has always been our priority. That’s why sustainability is at the core of our strategy.

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Vision & Strategy

Vision & Strategy

A family owned company

 

A private company with a public governance, Firmenich values its independence and long-term view of the industry. That’s why it operates according to the highest standards of governance worldwide.

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Governance

A family owned company

Championing business for good

 

We believe that business must be a force for good. That is why we have championed an inclusive capitalism business model. Through this approach, we actively address some of the most pressing challenges, while preserving the environment.

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ESG

Impact

Research at Firmenich

 

Research fascinates and differentiates us – whether discovering new molecules, harnessing natural ingredients, studying botanicals or mapping human sensory responses. Our approach is truly multidisciplinary, spanning pure and applied science and engineering disciplines.

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Delivering with Purpose

 

Our mission is simple.  Every colleague in Operations at Firmenich strives to achieve the highest possible standards every day at work in terms of quality, innovation, problem-solving, safety and efficiency.

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Operations

Delivering with Purpose

Policies & Position Statements

 

Search our repository of performance reports, policies, position statements and more.

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Policies & Position Statements

Policies & Position Statements

Our legacy

We have been leading
business responsibly
for 128 years.

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