Our business & sustainability
Silently protecting: Our business, purpose and values
Arxada is a global leader in specialty chemicals, headquartered in Switzerland. It was established in 2021 following the carve-out of Lonza Specialty Ingredients (LSI), which was acquired by Bain Capital and Cinven. Strengthened by the subsequent merger with Troy Corporation and the acquisition of Enviro Tech, Arxada has rapidly emerged as a key player in the industry. The company specializes in advanced microbial control solutions, performance additives, and biotechnology-driven innovations.
With a broad portfolio of biocidal active ingredients and a comprehensive range of preservatives and disinfectants, Arxada supports critical applications across diverse sectors. Its backward integration at the Visp, Switzerland site sets the company apart in delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions.
Arxada serves core markets including Human Health and Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Paints & Coatings, and Wood Protection. Our offerings are backed by deep scientific expertise, regulatory
insight, and robust manufacturing capabilities. The company’s biotechnology and innovation platforms are central to developing next-generation solutions that protect human health, infrastructure, and the environment.
Operating across 24 manufacturing sites and 14 R&D centers worldwide, Arxada’s 3,200 associates are united by a shared commitment to excellence and sustainability. The company empowers its people and partners to reach their full potential through collaboration and innovation.
Together, we pursue Arxada’s mission to provide:
Operating locations
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Main Commercial Sites
Bangkok, Thailand
Barcelona, Spain
Delft, Netherland
Guangzhou, China
Morristown, NJ, USA
Shanghai, China
Tokyo, Japan
Research & Development Sites
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Bangkok, Thailand
Hannover, Germany
Manchester, UK
Morristown, NJ, USA
Melbourne, Australia
Shanghai, China
Combined R&D / Manufacturing Sites
Conley, GA, USA
Kourim, Czech Republic
Modesto, CA, USA
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Salto, Brazil
Visp, Switzerland
Williamsport, PA, USA
Manufacturing
Auckland, New Zealand
Helena, AR, USA
Horhausen, Germany
Huddersfield, UK
Kabin Buri, Thailand
Kalama, WA, USA
Mapleton, IL, USA
Moerdijk, Netherlands
Nanjing, China
Newark, NJ, USA
Penang, Malaysia
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Port Shepstone, South Africa
Rochester, NY, USA
Suzhou, China
Trentham, Australia
Valparaiso, IN, USA
Our mission revolves around creating innovative solutions to help protect our world. To help us achieve this, we follow a set of core values that reflect the longstanding commitments of our heritage companies.
Our products
We use science, innovation and collaboration to work toward minimizing our ecological footprint to create a more sustainable future. Our broad portfolio of products and services helps our customers meet their own sustainability goals. Our portfolio has been designed to be more efficient and effective, supporting responsible practices across industries.
Our solutions:
- Hygiene
- Home & Personal Care
- Wood Protection
- Paints & Coatings
- Material Protection
- Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization
Developing our sustainability strategy
At Arxada, sustainability and environmental responsibility are central to our commitment to creating positive impact for both people and the planet. Building on the momentum of our 2022 inaugural report, we continue to incorporate insights from key stakeholders and investors to shape our sustainability strategy. This strategy is built on three pillars that reflect our responsibilities to associates, customers, investors, owners, and the communities where we operate.
The Planet pillar focuses on environmentally responsible operations. We are committed to being a climate leader and achieving Net Zero by 2050 in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement. To drive near-term progress, we have set ambitious but achievable greenhouse gas reduction targets, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2023. We are also strengthening our approach to water management by improving our understanding of site-level water balances and implementing targeted practices at high-risk or high-stress locations. Through science, innovation, and collaboration, we aim to minimize our ecological footprint.
The Preservation pillar reflects Arxada’s purpose: delivering innovative solutions that protect our world. Our products contribute to responsible practices aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), with a strong focus on safety, quality, and societal wellbeing. We are
committed to developing lower-carbon solutions that support our customers and society, while aligning innovation investments with the UN SDGs and partnering with suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing. Product safety remains a top priority, supported by compliance with regulations and industry standards to ensure safety throughout the product lifecycle.
The People pillar recognizes that our associates are fundamental to our success. We are committed to world-class Health and Safety performance, with a vision of zero injuries and incidents. We also foster an engaging workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, where associates can be themselves, grow, and thrive. In addition, we encourage associates to actively contribute to the communities where we live and work.
Arxada’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) is jointly responsible for advancing this strategy, setting goals, and tracking progress together.
"The People Pillar reiterates that the people of Arxada are the most important ingredient to our success."
Arxada’s sustainability strategy
Sustainability-linked instruments
Arxada is among the first companies in a private equity transaction to commit to reducing its environmental impact during its early growth stage. The company was partially financed through sustainability-linked loan facilities and sustainability-linked bonds (collectively referred to as Sustainability-Linked Financial Instruments), supported by our sponsors, Bain Capital and Cinven.
These instruments link financial terms to the achievement of predefined, externally verified sustainability targets, creating additional incentives to improve performance in areas material to our operations.
Arxada has embedded Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within these instruments, specifically greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity and waste intensity, with reduction targets set against a 2018 baseline. To date, we have exceeded both targets and continue to report progress transparently through our annual Sustainability-Linked Financing Report. The 2025 KPI observation details are available in our External Assurance Report.
Further information on our progress in reducing GHG emissions and waste can be found in the Planet Pillar section.
Arxada Earns Gold EcoVadis Medal
In May 2026, Arxada was awarded the Gold EcoVadis Medal for its 2025 sustainability performance, advancing from Silver in the previous year. This places Arxada among the top 5% of companies globally, despite increasingly rigorous evaluation standards.
EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform, assesses over 150,000 companies across four areas: Environment, Labor and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Arxada’s Gold Medal reflects strong environmental performance and leadership in carbon management.
¹ From our 2021 baseline.
² Sites located at high or very-high water-risk or water-stress locations according to the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas.
³ Rates are calculated as the number of injuries or incidents in the reporting period x 200,000 / Total hours worked in the reporting period.
⁴ Advocacy to advance external science-based decision-making that drives sustainable preservation.
⁵ Our key suppliers make up approximately 20% of our supplier base and account for approximately 80% of our spend. With a comprehensive ESG assessment, we intend an evaluation that goes beyond legal and mandatory obligations.
⁶ Our community engagement target is driven by our number of manufacturing sites. In 2025, Arxada had 24 manufacturing sites globally. See Our business & sustainability section for a list of these sites.
