Evonik — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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€3 billion investment planned 2022-2030 in Next Generation Solutions (products with positive sustainability profile). Currently 45% of sales (target >50% by 2030). 10 Next Generation Solutions tracked for avoided emissions delivered 50 million tonnes CO2eq savings in customer applications in 2024, with €1.5 billion in associated sales. Innovation growth engines: Advance Precision Biosolutions, Accelerate Energy Transition, Enable Circular Economy.
sustainability_report p.7
Reverse integration project at Mobile (Alabama, USA) site reduces Scope 3 emissions by producing methyl mercaptan precursor for methionine in-house rather than purchasing it. Increases Scope 1 and 2 emissions but the Scope 3 reduction outweighs this, resulting in significant total CO2 reduction across all Scopes. Expected completion 2025.
sustainability_report p.44
The superabsorbents business was sold to the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) as of August 31, 2024. Included German location in Krefeld and Greensboro (North Carolina, USA). Affects period-over-period comparisons for production volumes and Scope 3 emissions.
sustainability_report p.5
Executive board approved new energy target in reporting period: achieving sustainable energy savings of 1,200 GWh from implemented energy efficiency projects between 2021 and 2030, replacing previous absolute and specific 5% reduction target.
sustainability_report p.50
Evonik decommissioned its coal-fired power plant in Marl, Germany at end of March 2024, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1 million tonnes/year. Evonik has stopped producing electricity from coal worldwide. Originally planned for 2022 but delayed due to Ukraine war energy security concerns.
sustainability_report p.41
Emission factors rose in some Scope 3 categories because more recent scientific findings regarding GHG effect of methane leakage and flaring during natural gas/crude oil extraction were integrated. Particularly affected category 1 purchased raw materials and category 3 fuel/energy. Contributed to Scope 3 increase from 18.9 to 21.6 MtCO2e.
sustainability_report p.46
This is the first sustainability report by Evonik in compliance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), switching from previous GRI alignment. New metrics added per ESRS for 2024.
sustainability_report p.3
Evonik identified SDGs of particular relevance: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action). 55% of chemicals sales contributed to these SDGs in 2024 (2023: ~52%).
sustainability_report p.14
Evonik uses the LEAP method (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) from the TNFD framework to evaluate local environmental risks including biodiversity and water. Adopted biodiversity policy and circular economy policy in reporting period.
sustainability_report p.57
Full sustainability report subject to limited assurance engagement by KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft under ISAE 3000 (Revised), covering ESRS-compliant Consolidated Sustainability Statement for first time.
sustainability_report p.134
Evonik set new target to generate €1.5 billion in additional sales from three innovation growth engines (Advance Precision Biosolutions, Accelerate Energy Transition, Enable Circular Economy) by 2032, compared with 2023.
sustainability_report p.10
Voluntary target to reduce specific freshwater withdrawal by 3% relative to production volume between 2021 and 2030. Status 2024: +21% vs base year (target not achieved due to production decline outpacing water reductions).
sustainability_report p.28
Evonik targets to generate at least €1 billion in additional sales with circular products and technologies by 2030. Status 2024: approx €0.20 billion. Also targets 10% reduction in specific production waste 2021-2030.
sustainability_report p.28
Targets by 2026: women at senior management 30%, middle management 25%, other management 33%; intercultural mix 25%/35% at senior/middle management. Mandatory diversity training rolled out in 2024.
sustainability_report p.29
Evonik awarded Platinum status by EcoVadis in 2024, ranking among the top 1% of companies evaluated. Sustainable procurement scored 90/100.
sustainability_report p.2
Evonik does not use carbon offsets outside its own value chains in its carbon footprint accounting. For period beyond 2030, Evonik expects new technologies to reach maturity including carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilization (CCU). Together with partners, Evonik is engaged in research using its catalyst expertise to convert stable CO2 molecules (with green hydrogen) into methanol and other hydrocarbons for solvents, polymers, and liquid e-fuels. CO2 use for e-fuels boosted by ReFuelEU aviation regulations.
sustainability_report p.43
Project 'Evonik Assessment of GHG Emission Reduction' (EAGER) identified potential to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions at top 20 sites worldwide by ~1 million tonnes CO2eq, covering 80% of GHG emissions. €700 million investment planned in Next Generation Technologies 2022-2030. In 2024, projects planned/implemented expected to reduce CO2eq by ~440,000 tonnes/year (€99 million invested in reporting period).
sustainability_report p.41
Decommissioned coal-fired power plant in Marl at end of March 2024, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 1 million metric tons per year. Replaced by two new highly efficient gas and steam turbine power plants. Evonik has now stopped producing electricity from coal worldwide.
sustainability_report p.41
Working with Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative to define common PCF calculation standards and exchange supplier-specific emission factors. >84% of suppliers already had own sustainability targets in 2024. Examples: switched entire German caustic soda supply to green caustic soda (electrolysis with renewable electricity); BASF agreement October 2024 for biomass-balanced ammonia with 65% lower PCF; converted to ISCC Plus-certified C4 (canola oil based); first large-scale green ammonia processing at Herne site.
sustainability_report p.42
Since 2023, Evonik also reports actions to reduce CO2 in procurement of logistics services and packaging. Examples include switching to intermodal transportation or using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as substitute for diesel fuel in road transportation. Expanded supplier engagement to selected indirect suppliers for primary data availability.
sustainability_report p.43
Target of 30% women at both first and second management levels below executive board extended for the period 2025-2026 (previously 2021-2024).
sustainability_report p.29
Emission factors rose in some Scope 3 categories because more recent scientific findings regarding GHG effect of methane leakage and flaring during extraction/storage/distribution of natural gas and crude oil were integrated. This affects categories 1 and 3 particularly. Restated 2023 figures published for consistency.
sustainability_report p.46
Evonik awarded EcoVadis Platinum status, ranking among top 1% of companies evaluated. Sustainable procurement received 90 out of 100 points.
sustainability_report p.2
17th full sustainability report published by Evonik and first sustainability report in compliance with European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), switching from GRI standards.
sustainability_report p.3
Since 2023, Evonik reports actions to reduce CO2 in procurement of logistics services and packaging. Examples include switching to intermodal transportation and using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as substitute for diesel fuel in road transportation. Supplier engagement program expanded to selected indirect suppliers.
sustainability_report p.43
Executive board approved new energy target: overall savings of 1,200 GWh of energy from implemented energy efficiency projects between 2021 and 2030, replacing the previous 5% absolute/specific energy consumption reduction target.
sustainability_report p.50
Enhancements in accuracy of activity data (e.g. purchasing data) coupled with constant efforts to improve emissions calculations led to recording of further emissions, for example during the usage phase.
sustainability_report p.46
Five executive-board-adopted policies on climate, water, biodiversity, circular economy, and product stewardship now form part of Evonik's ESHQE regulations.
sustainability_report p.38
Evonik actively engages with suppliers via the TfS Product Carbon Footprint Guideline and platform for sharing supplier-specific emission factors. From 2025, only suppliers providing primary emission data will be considered. Examples in 2024: full conversion of caustic soda supply in Germany to green (electrolysis with carbon-reduced electricity), 12% increase in re-refined base oils (50% lower carbon footprint), first BASF biomass-balanced ammonia agreement (65% lower PCF), first large-scale green ammonia at Herne, mass-balanced ethylene/propylene oxide at Essen. 84% of suppliers had own sustainability targets in 2024.
sustainability_report p.42
45% of 2024 sales generated by Next Generation Solutions (NGS) with positive sustainability profile, up from 43% in 2023. Target: >50% NGS sales by 2030. €3 billion to be invested in NGS between 2022-2030 (€331 million in 2024, 41% of total capex). NGS handprint: 10 product applications generated €1.5 billion sales while avoiding 50 million tCO2eq emissions in customers' applications.
sustainability_report p.13
In 2024, it was decided to integrate cybersecurity into the House of Compliance, with formal implementation planned for 2025. Internal Investigation department created to consolidate compliance investigation expertise.
sustainability_report p.105
Reverse integration project at Mobile, Alabama produces methyl mercaptan (methionine precursor) in-house rather than purchasing, reducing Scope 3 while increasing Scope 1+2. Net result: significant reduction in total CO2 emissions across all scopes. Expected completion in 2025.
sustainability_report p.44
Evonik provides additives, adsorbents, catalysts to enable mechanical and chemical recycling. Increasing use of ISCC PLUS / REDcert² mass-balanced products (13 ISCC PLUS and 3 REDcert² certificates by end 2024 across 10 business lines). Rhamnolipid biosurfactant plant in Slovakia opened 2024 using corn feedstocks. Target: >€1 billion additional sales with circular products by 2030 (~€0.20 billion achieved 2024).
sustainability_report p.65
Evonik does not use carbon offsets outside its own value chains in its carbon footprint accounting. For the period beyond 2030, Evonik anticipates breakthrough of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies from 2035 onwards. Evonik's catalyst research expertise is being applied to combine CO2 with green hydrogen and renewable energies to produce methanol, hydrocarbons, solvents, polymers, and liquid e-fuels — supported by ReFuelEU regulations for aviation.
sustainability_report p.43
The Evonik Assessment of GHG Emission Reduction (EAGER) project identified potential to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions at top 20 sites (80% of group GHG emissions) by ~1 million tCO2eq. €700 million planned for Next Generation Technologies through 2030. In 2024, projects under planning/implementation will reduce CO2eq emissions by ~440,000 tonnes/year, with €99 million invested in reporting period. Examples: vapor recompression in Singapore (no more external steam from 2025), Ecluse steam network connection in Antwerp from 2027 (50% biomass), expanded methionine plant in Singapore, new carbon-neutral alkoxide plant in Singapore (2025).
sustainability_report p.41
Evonik is using long-term green power purchase agreements (PPAs) with energy utilities including EnBW (150 MW from He Dreiht offshore wind farm starting 2026), Vattenfall (two photovoltaic sites in Schleswig-Holstein starting 2025/2026), and RWE (~37.5 GWh/year from Kaskasi offshore wind farm starting 2028). Aim is to switch externally purchased electricity to 100% green electricity by 2030, with current share of 47% in 2024. Full implementation expected to reduce Scope 2 emissions by ~150,000 tCO2/year. ROHACELL production at Darmstadt now 100% renewable electricity. Biomethane is also becoming increasingly important as a substitute for fossil natural gas.
sustainability_report p.50
Evonik is using long-term green power purchase agreements (PPAs) with various energy utilities to switch to green energy. First deliveries from 960 MW He Dreiht offshore wind farm (EnBW, 150 MW contracted) expected 2026. Two photovoltaic sites in Schleswig-Holstein with Vattenfall coming online in 2025. RWE Kaskasi offshore wind farm will supply ~37.5 GWh/year from 2028. Biomethane is also becoming increasingly important as a substitute for fossil natural gas. Target: 100% green electricity for externally purchased electricity by 2030 (currently 47%). ROHACELL® production in Darmstadt now 100% renewable electricity, saving 3,400 tonnes CO2/year.
sustainability_report p.50
2023· 2 events
In 2023, SBTi validated Evonik's targets: reduce absolute Scope 1+2 emissions by 25% between 2021 and 2030, and reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 11.07% in same period. Aligned with 'well below 2°C' SBTi target level.
sustainability_report p.39
SBTi validated Evonik's targets in 2023: reduce absolute Scope 1+2 by 25% and Scope 3 by 11% from 2021 to 2030, aligned with well-below-2°C pathway.
sustainability_report p.39