Evonik
Evonik Industries AG, commonly referred to as Evonik, is a leading global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 2007, Evonik has rapidly established itself as a key player in the chemical industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on high-performance materials, specialty additives, and innovative solutions that cater to diverse sectors, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Evonik's core products, such as silicas, polymers, and amino acids, are distinguished by their exceptional quality and tailored applications, making them indispensable in various manufacturing processes. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Evonik has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in bio-based products and a robust portfolio of patents. As a result, Evonik holds a prominent market position, recognised for its expertise and contributions to the global chemical landscape.
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Evonik's score of 39 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Evonik's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Evonik Industries AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24.6 million tonnes CO2e. This figure includes about 3.8 million tonnes from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and around 1.5 million tonnes from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, estimated at about 19.2 million tonnes CO2e, which encompass all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Evonik has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Specifically, the company targets a 44% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from electricity generation per megawatt-hour (MWh) and a 23.5% reduction in all other Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, Evonik plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22.5% and reduce upstream Scope 3 emissions, including those from transportation and distribution, by 11.07% by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Evonik's commitment to contributing to global climate goals, particularly in the chemicals sector. The company is actively working towards these reductions to mitigate its environmental impact and enhance sustainability across its operations.
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Add to project2008 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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