Firmenich brings together 11,000 pas- sionate people who believe that fra- grance and taste can change the world for the better. We are the largestPrivate- ly-owned fragrance & taste company in the world, specializing in perfumes, taste, and ingredients. Backed by a 127-year heritage of purpose-led scientific discov- ery and world-class creativity, we create emotions through the sense of taste and smell. Firmenich offers its customers a broad and high-quality palette of ingredi- ents manufactured by sustainable routes such as biotechnology, proprietary deliv- ery system and added benefits technolo- gies, and superior innovation in creation enabled by sensory science and digital tools. The Group operates 46 manufacturing plants and six R&D centers around the world and is present in more than 100 markets. We reach over 4 billion con- sumers several times a day, from their shampoo and breakfast cereals in the morning, through their home care prod- ucts, to their fine fragrances when they go out in the evening. As the initial foundation of our lasting success, our Perfumery and Ingredients business has built the richest portfolio of naturals, synthetics, biotech, biodegrad- able and renewable ingredients and a track record of innovation. Today, our global Research & Develop- ment capability places us at the cutting edge of innovation, driving discovery for wellness, digital transformation, the cir- cular economy, and harnessing natural solutions for sustainability.