Bangkok, Thailand, 28 September 2023

In the attendance of H.E. Mr. Remco van Wijngaarden, Ambassador of the Kingdom of The Netherlands to Thailand and about 300 participants to the NTCC (The Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce) Gala Dinner Business Excellence Awards 2023, dsm-firmenich was recognized for the company's commitment to sustainability and the road to Net-Positive initiative. Applicants were interviewed by a jury and 14 nominees then presented a 90 seconds pitch at the Gala Dinner for the final votes.

NTCC Awards were given to the companies which execute and have sustainable awareness in the areas of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies. In winning the ‘Best Environmental Initiatives Award’, dsm-firmenich was recognized for both its actual solutions that support the improved environmental performance of its animal nutrition customers but also the company’s global leadership in encouraging fellow companies to act similarly in reducing their environmental impact.

In receiving the award for dsm-firmenich, Dr. Mongkol Kaewsutas, Director Precision Services for Greater China & Asia Pacific, dsm-firmenich said, “On behalf of the whole team at dsm-firmenich, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all esteemed jury members, who have dedicated their time and expertise to the series of insightful interviews and selection process for 75% of total vote. This award recognizes the efforts of the dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health team that work with our customers around the world to improve the health and environmental performance of animal nutrition.”

Three solutions – One award for “Best Environmental Initiatives”

1. Environmental Product Declarations: dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business is unique in the industry in that we are providing our animal feed customers with transparent documentation regarding the environmental footprint of 43 different dsm-firmenich additives such as feed proteases, which not only optimize amino acids release, but also support sustainable animal production by reducing nitrogen emissions.
2. Performance Solutions Products: We make it possible with our current comprehensive portfolio of market-leading probiotics, prebiotics, enzyme and eubiotics for improved animal gut health. Enzymes can help to extract more nutritional value out of todays’ feed ingredients and reduce nitrogen waste to the environment (manure management).
3. Precision Services - independent data analysis and data management: Our global sustainability service, Sustell™, allows farmers to measure their actual environmental footprint and identify the best possibilities to improve, and providing advice and practical solutions for implementation.