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Evonik

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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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41

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Evonik's score of 41 is higher than 64% 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 2024, Evonik Industries AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 26.7 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3.39 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 1.67 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 21.6 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 5.1 million tonnes CO2e. Evonik has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025, compared to 2008 levels. Additionally, they have committed to a 25% reduction in these emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Specific targets include a 44% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from electricity generation per MWh by 2030 and a 22.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 2030. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Evonik has embraced, aiming for a trajectory consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company is also working towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with a significant reduction in emissions planned for the decade leading up to this target.

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Scope 2
489,000,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Evonik's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. This request for Evonik is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Evonik is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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