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EcoVadis

EcoVadis awarded IMCD Group a platinum rating. Ecovadis is a sustainability platform that promotes transparency and sustainability in the global supply chain. It is also a service provider for the Together for Sustainability (TfS) Assessments, which are conducted through its secure online platform. In cooperation with EcoVadis, TfS aims to develop and implement a global audit programme, using set criteria to assess and improve sustainable practices within chemical industry supply chains.

MSCI ESG Ratings

MSCI ESG Ratings provide independent evaluations of a company’s ability to manage financially material, industry-specific sustainability risks and opportunities.

In 2025, IMCD received a rating of A (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment.

THE USE BY IMCD OF ANY MSCI ESG RESEARCH LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES (“MSCI”) DATA, AND THE USE OF MSCI LOGOS, TRADEMARKS, SERVICE MARKS OR INDEX NAMES HEREIN, DO NOT CONSTITUTE A SPONSORSHIP, ENDORSEMENT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMOTION OF IMCD BY MSCI. MSCI SERVICES AND DATA ARE THE PROPERTY OF MSCI OR ITS INFORMATION PROVIDERS, AND ARE PROVIDED ‘AS-IS’ AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. MSCI NAMES AND LOGOS ARE TRADEMARKS OR SERVICE MARKS OF MSCI.

Sustainalytics

Sustainalytics, a Morningstar company, is a leading independent ESG research, ratings, and data firm that helps investors develop and implement responsible investment strategies. Its ESG Risk Ratings assess a company's exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and how effectively these risks are managed. In 2024, IMCD received an ESG Risk Rating of 11.6 (2024: 12.6), reflecting a low risk of material financial impacts from ESG factors.

ISS ESG

SS ESG, the environmental, social, and governance arm of Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), evaluates companies based on their sustainability practices and corporate governance. It provides independent ratings, helping investors assess ESG performance using publicly available evidence. In 2025, IMCD’s ISS ESG rating improved from a C+ to a B- (Prime) level, placing IMCD among the industry leaders with lower ESG risks.

CDP

CDP is an international non-profit organisation that helps companies, cities, states, and regions measure and manage their environmental impact, with a strong focus on climate change. In this questionnaire, we provide information on our greenhouse gas emissions, climate governance and activities. IMCD received a C-rating on its 2025 performance.

Overview of memberships held by IMCD

IMCD engages with stakeholders on local, national and international level through associations through various associations across the chemical and ingredients industries. An overview of the main memberships held by IMCD can be downloaded below.