IFF Achieves CDP “A” List Rating for Second Year

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$IFF #sustainability–Regulatory News:

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris:IFF),
a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, today
announced that it was identified as a global leader for its actions and
strategies regarding climate change and awarded a leadership position on
the Climate “A” list by the CDP for the second consecutive year. The
Climate “A” List was released in CDP’s Out
of the Starting Blocks: Tracking Progress on Corporate Climate Action
report today.

“As stewards of tomorrow, we embrace our responsibility to lead positive
transformational changes toward a regenerative, healthy and abundant
world,” said Andreas Fibig, Chairman and CEO. “This honor confirms the
positive and effective approaches we are taking to move toward a low
carbon economy and create a better future for our children.

For the past 15 years, the CDP, an international not-for-profit, has
worked to drive sustainable economies. IFF is among 9% of corporations
participating in CDP’s climate change program to be awarded a position
on the Climate “A” List in recognition of its actions in the past
reporting year.

IFF’s recent sustainability accomplishments include:

• Launching
  the industry’s first, on-site Wind Turbine running on 100 percent
  renewable energy
• The
  election of IFF’s CEO to the Executive Committee of the World Business
  Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
• Partnering
  to Improve the Lives of Vetiver Farming Communities in Haiti
• Launching
  a New Sustainability Strategy
• Being
  recognized as a 2016 top green company in the U.S. by Newsweek
• Debuting
  the First-Ever Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Fragrance: PuraVita™
• Installed
  the industry’s largest solar array

CDP’s chief executive officer Paul Simpson says: “We congratulate the
193 “A” List companies that are leading the charge towards our low
carbon future. Companies are key actors in enabling the global economy
to achieve its new climate goals, and the leadership of this group
points the way for others to take bold action and capitalize on the many
opportunities that await.”

To learn more about how IFF accomplished year-over-year company-wide
reductions in energy use, water use and greenhouse gas emission
intensities, explore the company’s 2015 Sustainability report, strategy
and recent initiatives found here: www.iff.com/sustain.

Meet IFF

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:IFF) (Euronext Paris:IFF)
is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At
the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery,
constantly asking “what if?”. That passion for exploration drives us to
co-create unique products that consumers taste, smell, or feel in fine
fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as
beloved foods and beverages. Our 6,700 team members globally take
advantage of leading consumer insights, research and development,
creative expertise, and customer intimacy to develop differentiated
offerings for consumer products. Learn more at www.iff.com, Twitter,
Facebook,
Instagram,
and LinkedIn.

Contacts

IFF
Michael DeVeau, 212-708-7164
VP, Global Corporate
Communications & Investor Relations
Michael.DeVeau@iff.com