A year in review Economic / Governance Environment Social Appendix Consumer health & wellbeing created with VivaScentz™ enhanced the user’s overall state of Inspired by the Japanese art of forest bathing, Phytogaia™ being, with consumers reporting that they felt more optimistic captures the wellbeing benefits of molecules called and better equipped to face their everyday lives. phytoncides, which are emitted by forest trees and are proven to have a positive effect on people. The molecules provide We are also developing products that address malodour, wellbeing benefits when used in fragrances by improving which can have a negative effect on self-confidence, mood consumers’ moods and by reducing stress and fatigue. The and wellbeing. Our Zap portfolio, the first ever patented success of this product led our Science and Technology team malodour technologies platform for specific product to study oceanic atmospheres and coastal environments, categories, is designed to enhance the consumer experience leading in turn to the creation of Thalassogaia™. Drawing and hygienic performance of our customers’ products. This from the inspiring surroundings of the beach, our scientists year, we launched a new addition to the portfolio, Natzap™, developed a collection of Thalassogaia™ perfumery accords to address demand within differentiated naturality segments that mimic the composition of the marine environment and globally. Oral care is another important area in emotional are meant to trigger the calming feeling of being near or in wellbeing. From toothpaste to mouthwash, we look to water. They can be used in all fragrance categories. develop solutions that smell and taste great, and contribute to freshness and confidence all day long. Another key focus for our Fragrances team is creating products to enhance wellbeing and self-esteem, and to promote a positive mindset. We are already leading the industry in researching the effects of odours on emotion. Our studies have revealed how scents can increase positive emotions, decrease negative mood states, disrupt cravings and reduce physiological signs of stress such as inflammation. Two examples of such innovative fragrance technologies are Phytogaia™ and Thalassogaia™, which allow perfumers to Phytogaia™ and Thalassogaia™ bring the natural benefits of forests and the oceans into perfumes. They were developed according to our Naturality allow perfumers to bring the Guide™ principles and Company purpose, and designed in a natural benefits of forests and the nature-conscious way to bring multiple health and wellbeing benefits to consumers in all fragrance categories. oceans into perfumes. 103 Givaudan — 2021 GRI Sustainability Report