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Evonik

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Evonik's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Evonik's score of 39 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Evonik's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Evonik Industries AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24,600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Specifically, Evonik targets a 44% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from electricity generation per MWh and a 23.5% reduction in all other Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the same year. Additionally, Evonik is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions, with a target of 22.5% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products and an 11.07% reduction in other upstream Scope 3 emissions, including those from downstream transportation and distribution, also by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Evonik's commitment to contributing to global climate goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Evonik's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Evonik is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Evonik is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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