For us, value creation extends far beyond financial metrics. It is an intricate interplay of environmental, social and economic factors that defines our commitment to sustainable and responsible business.
Capital inputs and approach1
Financial capital: Sourced from our shareholders and invested into our operations to drive innovation and expansion
Manufactured capital: Includes our production facilities and technological infrastructure
Intellectual capital: Our extensive R&D capabilities and proprietary technologies
Human capital: Embodied by a talented and dedicated workforce
Social capital: Built through strong relationships with our stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and communities
Natural capital: Involves the sustainable use of resources such as water, energy, and raw materials
Business model and value chain
We gather, develop, and secure these inputs through strategic investments, robust R&D activities, talent management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable resource management. The model leverages these inputs to create value through interconnected activities. The main features of our upstream and downstream value chain include suppliers, customers, distribution channels, and end users. We maintain strong relationships with these business actors to ensure efficient and effective value creation. Our key suppliers provide essential raw materials and components, while our customers and distribution channels help deliver products and services to end users.
Capital outputs and outcomes
The outputs of the model are multifaceted and create value for our stakeholders:
Financial outputs: Revenue growth, profitability, and shareholder returns
Manufactured outputs: High-quality products and innovative solutions
Intellectual outputs: Patents, trademarks, and industry-leading research
Human outputs: Employee development, engagement, and well-being
Social outputs: Contributions to community development and stakeholder engagement
Natural outputs: Responsible management of environmental resources and reduction of ecological footprint
Inputs
Financial
€ 18,244 million
Shareholders’ equity
€ 3,301 million
Net Debt
Manufactured
234
Sites
40
Countries
Intellectual
11,000+
Patents
€ 657 million
R&D expenditure
Human
28,550
Employees
36:64
Female:male ratio
Social
over 100,000 hours
Training
Natural
4,698,200 in MWh
Primary energy use
5.4 million m3
Water consumption
Value Creation Model
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Outputs
Financial
€ 1,772 million
Adjusted EBITDA
€ 1.21
Basic earnings per share
Manufactured
Amberever® Neo CocoaCraze™ Humiome® post LB
and other products
Intellectual
109
New patents
15
R&D hubs
Human
0.26
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
80%
Employee engagement
Social
775 million people
improved nutrition
Natural
100%
Renewable electricity
11,002 kt CO2e
Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions
Taste, Texture & Health
At dsm-firmenich we have the recipe to lead a new era in Taste, Texture and Health. Our boundless creativity and broad portfolio of unique and nutritious ingredients ensures consumer preferred food and beverages for every taste and occasion. We bring progress to life by co-creating with our customers to transform how the world eats.
Health, Nutrition & Care
We go beyond the essential to co-develop desirable and sustainable science-backed products, powered by our expert services. A healthier world takes more than just ingredients. It takes an end-to-end, purpose-led partner that brings progress to life.
Perfumery & Beauty
Smell that? That’s the scent of conscious perfumery and beauty – all with a more positive impact on people and planet. Using outstanding ingredients, we bring together the best of nature and science through a responsible and sustainable approach.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
We contribute to many of the SDGs, but in particular to SDG 2 and SDG 3 through the products and solutions we provide, and to SDG 12 in how we run our business.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
1 Human capital, social capital and natural capital are reported as total dsm-firmenich