Croda among the most admired companies in the UK

Croda International Plc, the name behind ingredients and technologies used by industries and consumers around the world, has celebrated being named the UK's most admired company in the chemical sector for the second year in a row and the third most admired company in the UK across all sectors.
Improving their position after a 16th place finish in 2017, the Yorkshire-based company was awarded last night (December 4) at the prestigious ceremony hosted by 'Management Today' at the Claridge Hotel in London.
The awards, which are the largest of their kind in the UK, recognize key factors critical to the company's success across 12 categories including management excellence, financial strength and quality of products and services, the latter placing Croda 4th in the UK.
Steve Foots, CEO of Croda said: "The fact that our innovative and sustainable strategic approach has been recognized in this way is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our people around the world.
At Croda, we have a dynamism and culture where internal and external collaborations are at the heart of everything we do. I am extremely proud that ouraccomplishments in 2018 have been recognized, especially as this was assessed by our peers, with highly respected board representatives, analysts and City experts voting across the UK."