Evonik Industries AG, commonly referred to as Evonik, is a leading global player in the specialty chemicals sector, headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 2001, the company has rapidly established itself as a key innovator in various industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Evonik focuses on high-performance materials and innovative solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability. Its core offerings include silicas, polymers, and additives, which are distinguished by their exceptional quality and tailored applications. Evonik's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in sustainability and efficiency. The company's dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions underscores its reputation as a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals industry.
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Evonik's score of 55 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Evonik Industries AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26.7 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3.39 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 1.67 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 21.6 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025, compared to 2008 levels. Additionally, Evonik aims for a 25% reduction in these emissions from 2021 to 2030. Evonik's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets, which include a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22.5% by 2030. The company is actively working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with significant initiatives such as the construction of a new gas and steam turbine power plant to phase out coal-fired power generation. Evonik's climate strategy reflects its commitment to align with global climate goals, aiming for reductions that are consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C.
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2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,029,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 489,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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