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 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.
Evonik's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Evonik Industries AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24,600,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 3,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 19,200,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompass emissions from the entire value chain, including the use of sold products and upstream and downstream activities. 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 MWh and a 23.5% reduction in all other Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Additionally, Evonik plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 22.5% and other upstream emissions by 11.07% by the same year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with keeping global warming well below 2°C. Evonik's commitment reflects its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the specialty chemicals sector.
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| 2008 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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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