On April 19, 2017, Symrise AG announced that it has joined nearly 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavorings, cosmetic base materials and substances as well as functional ingredients.
   WBCSD is proud to welcome global flavor and fragrance supplier Symrise as its newest member. Symrise is among the global leaders in the market for flavors and fragrances and is represented in over 40 countries worldwide.
   Company Symrise CEO, Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram stated: “In our journey to meet our sustainability targets and developing both our company and the world around them, this collaboration is an important step. We share a commitment to the principles for sustainable development and we are really looking forward to support and inspire the activities of the WBCSD.”
   Peter Bakker, CEO and President of WBCSD said “The commitment of Symrise to sustainability in its business model, in tandem with WBCSD’s network of forward thinking businesses, gives this partnership the potential for real impact. I am particularly excited about working with Symrise on our Food Reform for Sustainability and Health (FReSH) program. By committing to sustainability in fragrances and flavorings, Symrise offers true value in our efforts to accelerate transformational change in global agricultural production systems.”