Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Evonik Corporation
Public Profile
Chemicals
US
updated 24 days ago

Evonik Corporation Sustainability Profile

Company website

Evonik Corporation, a leading global specialty chemicals company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2007, Evonik has rapidly established itself in the chemical industry, focusing on innovative solutions in areas such as nutrition, health, and performance materials. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes high-performance polymers, silicas, and additives that cater to various sectors, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. Evonik's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets its products apart, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of its customers. With a strong market position, Evonik has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in sustainable practices and a robust research and development framework, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Evonik Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Evonik Corporation's score of 47 is higher than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

68%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Evonik Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Evonik Industries AG

Evonik Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. While no specific reduction targets or achievements are listed for Evonik Corporation, it is important to note that the climate initiatives and targets may be inherited from its parent company, Evonik Industries AG. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are crucial for setting and achieving meaningful climate goals. As a part of its corporate family, Evonik Corporation may align its strategies with the broader sustainability objectives of Evonik Industries AG, which are likely to focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. However, specific details regarding these initiatives or targets are not available at this time. In summary, while Evonik Corporation has not disclosed specific emissions data or reduction targets, its climate commitments may be influenced by the overarching strategies of Evonik Industries AG, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction in the chemical industry.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
8,938,000,000
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
2,800,000,000
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
0,000,000,000
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

How Carbon Intensive is Evonik Corporation's Industry?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Evonik Corporation's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Evonik Corporation's Location?

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Evonik Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Evonik Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 14% last year and increased by approximately 11% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 17% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
17%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
13%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
8%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Capital Goods
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Evonik Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Evonik Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Compare Evonik Corporation's Emissions with Industry Peers

Kemin Industries

US
•
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Updated 6 days ago

BIOMIN Holding GmbH

AT
•
Real estate services (70)
Updated about 1 month ago

Ineos NV

BE
•
Chemicals nec
Updated about 2 months ago

Perstorp

SE
•
Chemicals nec
Updated 13 days ago

Bluestar Adisseo Company

CN
•
Chemicals nec
Updated about 15 hours ago

EIDP, Inc.

US
•
Plastics, basic
Updated about 2 months ago

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251030.3
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy