By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : March 19, 2026 10:19 pm
The facility supports Croda’s commitment to inclusion, with 100% women-led packaging operations and an ambition to achieve 30% female representation at the site
Croda International has inaugurated a new, sustainable greenfield manufacturing facility in Dahej, India, featuring zero-carbon and zero-liquid discharge capabilities. This strategic investment strengthens the company's ability to supply high-performance, smart science ingredients to rapidly growing markets across Asia, expanding their manufacturing footprint to meet rising regional demand
Located in Gujarat, the facility benefits from strong logistics connectivity and is designed to serve both domestic customers and selected export markets. It will support demand across Croda’s consumer care, life sciences and industrial specialties sectors.
The Dahej site was designed with a "Built Green, Built Smart, Built for the Future" mindset. By using renewable energy and fuel, the facility significantly cuts Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Key sustainability features include upcoming Zero Liquid Discharge systems, the use of RSPO-certified oleochemicals, and full compliance with plastic recycling standards.
The site has also been developed with advanced operating systems, robust quality infrastructure, and high safety standards to enable reliable, efficient manufacturing. During construction, the project achieved over 5 million safe working hours, reflecting Croda’s ‘Safety First Always’ culture.
In addition, the facility supports Croda’s commitment to inclusion, with 100% women-led packaging operations and an ambition to achieve 30% female representation at the site.
Steve Foots, Group Chief Executive said: “This investment in Dahej is a clear demonstration of Croda’s commitment to the Indian market. The site combines strong sustainability credentials with high safety and operational standards, positioning us to better serve customers in India and beyond.
We see significant long-term growth potential in the region and this facility provides a strong platform to support that ambition.”
Murali Duvvuri, Senior Managing Director, Life Sciences - Asia & Region India, added: “India is a strategically important market for Croda, and this investment brings us closer to our customers while strengthening local manufacturing capability. The Dahej site enables us to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions with greater speed, reliability and flexibility, supporting our customers’ growth and innovation needs.”