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 72 is higher than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Evonik's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Evonik Industries AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23.9 billion kg CO2e, comprising 2.99 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1.36 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 19.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a target to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025 compared to 2008 levels. Additionally, Evonik aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% between 2021 and 2030, with specific targets for Scope 1 emissions from electricity generation and other sources. Evonik's climate strategy includes a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. The company also plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from its upstream value chain by 15% by 2025, compared to 2020 levels. These initiatives underscore Evonik's dedication to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C.
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Evonik’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
12 goals2050
Evonik will have to cut residing 2030 emissions by more than…
Evonik will have to cut residing 2030 emissions by more than 10 M t CO2e in the following decade - despite a significant organic growth - to…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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