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Evonik Industries AG, commonly referred to as Evonik, is a leading global player in the chemicals nec industry, headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 2007, the company has rapidly established itself as a key innovator in specialty chemicals, with a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Evonik's core business areas include high-performance materials, additives, and specialty chemicals that cater to diverse sectors such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, offering unique products that enhance performance while minimising environmental impact.
With a robust market position, Evonik has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in sustainable production processes. Its dedication to research and development ensures that Evonik remains at the forefront of the chemicals industry, delivering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
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Evonik’s score of 73 is higher than 80% 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, headquartered in Germany and operating in the Chemicals nec industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 23.9 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 2.99 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1.36 billion kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 19.5 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, Evonik's total carbon emissions were approximately 26.5 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 3.39 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 1.52 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 21.6 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 24.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 3.89 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 18.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3.
Evonik has set ambitious climate commitments, including several near-term absolute reduction targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2021 base year. Additionally, Evonik targets a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from its upstream value chain ("raw material backpack") by 2025, compared to a 2020 base year. They are also committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions by 11% between 2021 and 2030. Evonik also has an older target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2025, compared to a 2008 base year. The company is committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) with targets consistent with keeping warming to "Well-below 2°C", and aims to be climate neutral by 2050.
2030
25% reduction in Scope 1
Specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. E…
2030
25% reduction in Scope 2
Specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries AG commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 25% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. E…
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