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.
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Evonik's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Evonik Industries AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26.7 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3.39 million tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 1.67 million tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions significantly higher at approximately 21.6 million tonnes CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 24.2 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3.89 million tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 at 1.4 million tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at 18.9 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. Their targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, and to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22.5% by the same year. Evonik's long-term goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, necessitating significant reductions in emissions over the coming decades. The company is actively modernising its facilities, including the construction of a new gas and steam turbine power plant to phase out coal-fired power generation, which is a critical step in their climate strategy.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
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