At Symrise, we believe in conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for people and the planet. Our Code of Conduct reflects these beliefs and guides our interactions with customers, suppliers, Symrisers, and the communities we serve. Through our actions, we aim to create a culture that values transparency, ethical decision-making, and sustainable growth.

Symrise CEO & member of the Executive Board introducing the Code of Conduct

In this exclusive interview, our CEO, Jean-Yves Parisot and Dr. Stephanie Cossmann, Member of the Executive Board share their perspectives on why the Code of Conduct is essential for maintaining a strong, ethical, and collaborative culture at Symrise. They highlight the importance of living our values, ensuring fairness, and fostering trust across teams. Their stories and reflections set the tone for our collective responsibility to uphold these standards.

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This video is also available with subtitles in the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Chinese and Thai.

Compliance must be everybody's concern.Jean-Yves Parisot, CEO at Symrise

Our compliance guidelines

Symrise is committed to maintaining high standards of compliance across all areas of our operations. Our Compliance Guidelines outline the key principles and expectations for ethical behavior, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements and uphold our values.

Markus Sattler, our Group General Counsel, exemplifying our guidelines

Actions speak louder than words. In his interview, Markus Sattler showcases real-life situations where Symrisers applied the Code of Conduct in meaningful ways. Through his stories, you’ll see how small, consistent actions build a strong, ethical workplace where everyone can thrive.

This video is also available with subtitles in the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Chinese and Thai.

Watch and learn from the Symrise Code of Conduct mini-series

Sustainability and ethics

At Symrise, sustainability is more than a strategic priority — it’s a daily commitment rooted in ethics and integrity. 

Dr. Isabella Tonaco, our Chief Sustainability Officer, sharing how sustainability and compliance are deeply linked with our Code of Conduct. 

From respecting human rights and fair labor practices to empowering suppliers and communities, she illustrates how ethical business conduct drives meaningful impact. It’s a powerful reminder that sustainability starts with each of us — through responsible choices, transparent collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right.

This video is also available with subtitles in the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Chinese and Thai.

Our Core Values

At Symrise, these 4 Core Values emerged organically from the voices and aspirations of our teams worldwide.

Care to lead

At Symrise success begins with empathy and wellbeing. We motivate and support each other to do our best in a balanced environment. We don’t just lead; we care to make a difference.

At Symrise we harness our collective capabilities to create synergies, we align our efforts to reach new heights together. This isn’t just teamwork; it’s harmonized engagement to reach our shared goals.

At Symrise we champion innovation and leverage our collective expertise. We pave the way for enhanced efficiency, performance, and rewarding experience for our customers. We’re not merely growing; we unleash our ambition for excellence relentlessly.

At Symrise we don’t wait for opportunities; we create them together. Through a supportive framework where trust, fairness, and foresight thrive, we empower each other to push boundaries.

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Download our Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct is also available in the following languages: French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Chinese and Thai.

Our legal resources

The Training Memo section is your go-to resource for summarizing key learnings from the Code of Conduct training. It highlights practical examples, clarifies complex topics, and reinforces the behaviors expected from all Symrisers. Use this memo as a quick reference guide to refresh your knowledge and ensure you’re always aligned with our principles!

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Training memo: anti-bribery

Bribery is everybody's problem. Discover how to identify and prevent bribery, and why everyone plays a role in upholding ethical standards.

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Training memo: intellectual property

Learn to recognize and protect intellectual property while fostering innovation and respect for ownership rights.

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Training memo: competition & antitrust

Understand how to navigate competition and antitrust laws, and how to cooperate effectively during investigations.

Your legal compliance officers

GROUP COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Markus Sattler

markus.sattler@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER EAME

Beate Buhler

beate.buhler@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER LATAM

Helio Sadasue

helio.sadasue@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER APAC

Hera Nurherawati

nurherawati.hera@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER EAME

Stefan Jenke

stefan.jenke@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER NA

Jens Obermueller

jens.obermueller@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER NORTH ASIA

Rafael Zhou

rafael.zhou@symrise.com

COMPLIANCE OFFICER EAME

Véronique Jouble

veronique.jouble@symrise.com