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2024 Givaudan UK Pension Plan Statement of Investment Principles
This document constitutes the Statement of Investment Principles applicable to the DB section and the AVC arrangements of the Givaudan UK Pension Plan.
Quest UK Pension Plan Implementation Statement
This Statement is prepared by the Trustees of the Quest UK Pension Scheme to outline how they have ensured that the policies and objectives set out in their Statement of Investment Principles (“SIP”) have been adhered to over the course of each Scheme year. This is the first Implementation Statement the Trustees have prepared and covers the year ended 31 March 2024.
2024 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2024. Strong financial performance. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3,737 million, an increase of 12.5% on a like-for-like basis and 5.7% in Swiss francs.
2024 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Results Investor call on Tuesday 23 July 2024.
2024 Half Year Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2024 half year results.
2023 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
Givaudan UK Pension Plan Implementation Statement
This Statement is prepared by the Trustees of the Givaudan UK Pension Plan to outline how they have ensured that the policies and objectives set out in their Statement of Investment Principles (“SIP”) have been adhered to over the course of each Plan year. This implementation Statement the Trustees have prepared covers the year ended 31 March 2023.
2023 ESG and Givaudan
Highlighting our progress on environment, social and governance.
2023 CDP Report on Climate Change
The CDP climate questionnaire serves as a comprehensive tool for Givaudan to assess and disclose its environmental impacts, particularly regarding climate change. By addressing key metrics and strategies outlined in the questionnaire, Givaudan can enhance transparency and accountability in its climate-related efforts.
2023 CDP Report on Water Security
The CDP water questionnaire provides a structured framework for Givaudan to evaluate and report its water management practices and risks. Through detailed inquiries into water usage, conservation measures, and risk mitigation strategies, Givaudan can enhance its understanding of water-related impacts and improve its stewardship of this critical resource.
2023 Integrated Report on economic and ESG progress
This integrated annual report presents Givaudan’s financial, environmental and social performance in 2023, reporting our sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.
2023 Investor Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call on our Full Year Results of 25 January 2024.
2023 Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2023 Full year results.
2023 Governance, Compensation and Financial Report
This report offers full details of our governance and compensation policies and a detailed look at our financial results.
2023 GRI Content Index
Global standards for sustainability impacts.
2023 SASB Standards
Providing industry-based disclosures about sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
2023 TCFD Recommendations
The TCFD recommendations offer a comprehensive framework for Givaudan to assess and disclose its climate-related financial risks and opportunities. By aligning with these recommendations, Givaudan can enhance transparency, resilience, and long-term value creation in the face of climate change challenges.
2023 Double Materiality Assessment
The double materiality assessment framework provides a structured approach for Givaudan to evaluate both the impact of its activities on the environment and society, as well as the influence of environmental and social factors on its business operations and financial performance. By considering both internal and external perspectives, Givaudan can better understand its broader impacts and effectively integrate sustainability into its decision-making processes.
2023 Emission Calculation Methodology and Restatement of Information
Our scope 3 GHG emissions calculation methodologies document outlines the iterative process of modelling emissions, emphasising enhancements such as increased granularity in raw material modelling and improved accuracy through additional packaging categories and business travel classifications, aiming to decrease uncertainty while advocating for transparency and industry alignment.
Position statement on due diligence and transparency on child labour and forced labour
Givaudan’s position on child labour and forced labour, and alignment to various regulations, including the Swiss Code of Obligations, UK Modern Slavery Act, Australian Modern Slavery Act, as well as the US California Transparency in supply Chain Act, besides others.
2022 ESG Overview
Highlighting our progress on environment, social and governance.
Quest UK Pension Scheme Statement of Investment Principles
This document constitutes the Statement of Investment Principles applicable to the Quest UK Pension Scheme.
2023 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2023. Solid business performance. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3,535 million, an increase of 2.4% on a like-for-like basis and a decrease of 3.2% in Swiss francs.
2023 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Results Investor call on Thursday 20 July 2023.
2023 Half Year Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2023 half year results.
Position statement on conflict minerals and metals
Position on conflict minerals and metals, and alignment to various regulations incl. Swiss Code of Obligations, EU Conflict Minerals Regulation & US Dodd-Frank Act beside others.
Position statement on the EU Regulation on Deforestation-Free products (EUDR)
We will be taking all necessary steps to ensure we comply with all requirements applicable to us according to our role in the supply chain as and when they become applicable to us.
2022 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
2022 GRI Index
Global standards for sustainability impacts.
2022 SASB Standards Mapping
Providing industry-based disclosures about sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
2022 TCFD Recommendations
The TCFD recommendations offer a comprehensive framework for Givaudan to assess and disclose its climate-related financial risks and opportunities. By aligning with these recommendations, Givaudan can enhance transparency, resilience, and long-term value creation in the face of climate change challenges.
2022 CDP Questionnaire Water
The CDP water questionnaire provides a structured framework for Givaudan to evaluate and report its water management practices and risks. Through detailed inquiries into water usage, conservation measures, and risk mitigation strategies, Givaudan can enhance its understanding of water-related impacts and improve its stewardship of this critical resource.
2022 CDP Questionnaire Climate Change
The CDP climate questionnaire serves as a comprehensive tool for Givaudan to assess and disclose its environmental impacts, particularly regarding climate change. By addressing key metrics and strategies outlined in the questionnaire, Givaudan can enhance transparency and accountability in its climate-related efforts.
2022 Integrated Annual Report
This integrated report presents Givaudan’s financial, environmental and social performance in 2022, reporting our sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.
2022 Sustainability Report
This sustainability report – following GRI standards – documents our corporate social responsibility actions and results in 2022 using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to report on our non-financial and sustainability-related performance through the ESG lens.
2022 Investor Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call on our Full Year Results of Wednesday 25 January 2023.
2022 Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2022 Full year results.
2022 Governance, Compensation and Financial Report
This report offers full details of our governance and compensation policies and a detailed look at our financial results.
2022 UK Modern Slavery Act
This statement is made pursuant to s.54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Givaudan has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain.
2022 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Results investor call on Thursday 21 July 2022.
2022 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2022. Solid business performance in a challenging environment. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3,652 million, an increase of 6.2% on a like-for-like basis and 8.3% in Swiss francs.
2022 Half Year Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2022 Half year results.
2021 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
2022 ESG and Givaudan
Highlighting our progress on environment, social and governance.
2021 Integrated Annual Report
This integrated report presents Givaudan’s economic, environmental and social performance in 2021, reporting our sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.
2021 Investor Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call on our Full Year Results of Friday 28 January 2022.
2021 Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2021 Full year results.
2021 Governance, Compensation and Financial Report
This report offers full details of our governance and compensation policies and a detailed look at our financial results.
Givaudan Water Policy
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.
2020-2021 UK Modern Slavery Act Ungerer
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).
Position statement on Givaudan's commitment to social responsibility
At Givaudan, Social Responsibility is deeply ingrained in our corporate culture. For Givaudan this entails going beyond financial due-diligences and establishing leading ethics, social and environmental practices at our sites and areas of operations.
2021 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2021. Good business momentum - Strong Financial performance. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3,373 million, an increase of 7.9% on a like-for-like basis and 4.7% in Swiss francs.
2021 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Results Investor Conference Call on Thursday 22 July 2021.
2021 Annual Investor Conference Presentation
Presentation from the Annual Investor Conference webcast on ESG of Tuesday 13 April 2021.
2020 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
2020 Integrated Annual Report
This integrated report presents Givaudan’s economic, environmental and social performance in 2020, reporting our sustainable value creation for all our stakeholders.
2020 Governance, Compensation and Financial Report
This report offers full details of our governance and compensation policies and a detailed look at our financials.
2020 Investor Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call on our Full Year Results of Friday 29 January 2021.
2020 Financial Summary
A financial summary of our 2020 Full year results.
Givaudan Human Rights Policy
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.
2020 CDP climate report on water
Our CDP climate report which informed our 2020 CDP score on water usage over the reporting year 2019.
Position statement on palm oil
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.
Givaudan UK COVID-19 Risk Assessments
Givaudan has a requirement to assess and manage risk, this is an the overview of assessing the COVID-19 risk for Givaudan UK.
2025 Strategy Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference webcast of the 2025 Strategy on Thursday 27 August 2020.
2020 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Results Investor Conference Call on Tuesday 21 July 2020.
2020 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2020. Excellent sales growth – on track to deliver 2020 guidance. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3,094 million, an increase of 6.3% on a like-for-like basis and 15.7% in Swiss francs.
2019 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
2019 Governance, Compensation and Financial Report
The full details of our governance and compensation policies as well as a detailed look at our financials.
2019 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Friday 24 January 2019.
2019 Integrated Annual Report
A holistic explanation of our value creation, financial and non-financial capitals and performance.
2019 UK Slavery Act
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).
2019 UK Modern Slavery Act Naturex
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).
California Supply Chain Act
This statement is made pursuant to s.54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Givaudan has taken and is continuing to take to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain.
2019 Compliance with California Transparency in Supply Chain Act
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).
Position statement on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and particularly on local legislations and regulations implementing the Nagoya Protocol
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.
Givaudan’s commitment to social responsibility
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.
Position statement on global diversity
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.
2019 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2019. Excellent sales growth – on track to deliver 2020 guidance. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 3,094 million, an increase of 6.3% on a like-for-like basis and 15.7% in Swiss francs.
2019 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 18 July 2019.
Givaudan’s commitment to environment, health and safety
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.
Position statement on Givaudan’s commitment to environment, health and safety
Our EHS Policy is essential to ensure the safety and health of people and the environment, our workplaces and the communities in which we operate.
2018 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
2018 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Friday 25 January 2019.
2018 Integrated Annual Report
Strong performance in 2018, demonstrates continued ability to deliver on our short term objectives, whilst investing for the long term future success of Givaudan. We generated sales of CHF 5,527 million and a free cash flow of CHF 703 million.
2018 UK Slavery Act Naturex
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).
2017-2018 UK Slavery Act
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).
2018 UK Modern Slavery Act
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).
Corporate publications | Other publications | Information Memorandum
Givaudan SA - Information Memorandum dated 14 September 2018 relating to Senior Unsecured Loan Notes
2018 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 19 July 2018.
2018 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2018. Strong recovery in high growth markets. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 2,674 million, an increase of 5.6% on a like-for-like basis and 7.7% in Swiss francs.
2017 UK Pay Gap Report
Gender Pay Gap Regulations came into force in the UK in April 2017, requiring all private and voluntary-sector employers with 250 or more employees to publish data on their gender pay gap annually by April. Givaudan UK has published their data on gender pay gap. This report compares the overall company average pay and bonuses for men to the overall company average pay and bonuses for women.
Position statement on reduction, refinement, replacement of animal testing
Givaudan fully supports the principle of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement) and invests in the development of replacement of animal testing.
2017 Investor Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Friday 26 January 2018.
2017 Annual Report
Solid financial performance, investing for the future. We generated sales of CHF 5,051 million and a free cash flow of CHF 662 million.
2017 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 20 July 2017.
2017 Half Year Report
Givaudan’s Half Year Report for 2017. Sustained good performance. Givaudan Group sales for the first six months of the year were CHF 2,483 million, an increase of 2.3% on a like-for-like basis and 6.4% in Swiss francs.
2016 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 31 January 2017.
2016 Annual Report
Solid financial results for Givaudan in 2016, in line with our 2020 targets. We generated sales of CHF 4,663 million and a free cash flow of CHF 597 million.
2016 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Monday 18 July 2016.
2015 Compensation Report
Taken from Givaudan’s 2016 Annual Report. Givaudan aims to attract, motivate and retain the highest calibre of professional and executive talent to sustain its leadership position within the flavour and fragrance industry.
2016 Governance Report
Taken from Givaudan’s 2016 Annual Report, Givaudan’s Corporate governance system is aligned with international standards and practices
2015 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 2 February 2016.
2015 Annual Report
2015 brought another year of solid business performance for Givaudan. With solid topline growth and rigorous attention to cost, we were able to generate sales of CHF 4.4 billion and a free cash flow of CHF 720 million.
2015 Investor Presentation
How Givaudan is reinforcing a leadership position and outperforming the market.
2020 Givaudan’s Ambition Presentation
How Givaudan aims to outperform the market and deliver a continued strong free cash flow.
2015 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the 2015 Half year results on Friday 17 July 2015.
2014 Annual Report
2014 brought another year of solid business performance for Givaudan. With healthy topline growth and rigorous attention to cost, we were able to generate sales of CHF 4,404 million and a free cash flow of CHF 604 million.
2014 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 17 July 2014.
2014 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Thursday 29 January 2015.
2013 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 25 July 2013.
2012 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Friday 3 August 2012.
2011 Annual Report
The theme of the 2011 Givaudan Annual Report is ‘Our people: engaging the senses worldwide’, featuring employees and their work in engaging the senses, immersing themselves in the stimulation and excitement of the creative process.
2010 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 8 February 2011.
2010 Half Year Investor Conference Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Investor Conference on Tuesday 31 August 2010.
2009 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 16 February 2010.
2009 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Tuesday 4 August 2009.
2008 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 17 February 2009.
2008 Half Year Investor Conference Presentation
Presentation for the Half Year Investor Conference on Thursday 28 August 2008.
2007 Annual Report
In 2007, Givaudan's total sales increased to CHF 4,132 million from CHF 2,909 million in the previous year. This resulted in a growth of 42.2% in local currencies and 42.0% in Swiss francs. These sales include the acquisition of Quest International as of 2 March 2007.
2007 Financial Report
In a challenging environment and during a transition year with a strong focus on the seamless integration of the acquired Quest International business, Givaudan delivered a strong operating performance.
2007 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 19 February 2008.
2007 Annual Investor Conference Presentation
Presentation for the Annual Investor Conference on Wednesday 4 April 2007.
2007 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Friday 3 August 2007.
2006 Financial Report
In an increasingly challenging environment, Givaudan again delivered a solid operating performance in 2006.
2006 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 20 February 2007.
2006 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Friday 4 August 2006.
2005 Financial Report
With the publication of the 2005 Annual Report, we have decided to present the Financial Section as a separate Financial Report in English.
2005 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 21 February 2006.
2004 Safety and Environmental Report
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2004.
2004 Annual Investor Conference Presentation
Presentation for the Annual Investor Conference on Thursday 8 April 2004.
2003 Safety and Environmental Report
Givaudan group's Safety and Environmental Protection Report for 2003.
2001 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation of the Full Year Results on Wednesday 6 March 2002.
2013 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Thursday 30 January 2014.
2012 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 5 February 2013.
2011 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Thursday 16 February 2012.
2011 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 4 August 2011.
2010 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Thursday 5 August 2010.
2005 Half Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Half Year Results on Tuesday Tuesday 9 August 2005.
2004 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 1 March 2005.
2003 Full Year Results Presentation
Presentation for the Investor Conference Call of the Full Year Results on Tuesday 2 March 2004.
2003 Annual General Meeting Key Notes
Presentation for the Annual General Meeting by Mr Bernhard Schaufelberger, Senior Flavourist on Friday 11 April 2003.
2003 Annual General Meeting Presentation
Presentation for the Annual General Meeting by Mr Othmar Vock, CFO on Friday 11 April 2003.