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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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43

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Evonik's score of 43 is higher than 82% 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 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 marks an 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, using 2008 as a baseline. Additionally, they are targeting a 25% reduction in these emissions between 2021 and 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, the company plans to cut upstream emissions by 15% by 2025 compared to 2020 levels. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Evonik's long-term vision includes achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, necessitating significant reductions in emissions, particularly in the context of their ongoing growth. The company is actively modernising its facilities, including transitioning away from coal-fired power generation, to meet these commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Evonik's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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
Reduction Actions

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