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
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 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
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
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
2023· 1 event
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