Low Carbon Footprint Peracetic Acid

Customers can select the same high‑quality Evonik peracetic acid (PAA) with its standard product carbon footprint (PCF) or with a low carbon footprint (LCF). The chart illustrates how the LCF option consistently delivers significantly lower carbon values across multiple PAA concentrations. It also highlights that the inclusion of Bio‑C further amplifies these reductions, especially at higher concentrations. Overall, the comparison shows that customers can achieve meaningful climate impact without changing product performance or formulation.

By differentiating both acetic acid and H₂O₂ sources by their sustainable attributes, we apply a certified mass balance approach.

This enables us to create, for each PAA product in the whole portfolio, a low-carbon-footprint version without interfering with our products’ high technical quality as well as regulatory framework.

Ongoing decarbonization projects such as renewable heating sources and green hydrogen will further reduce the footprint of PAA in the years ahead. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy aimed at lowering carbon emissions across the entire value chain while maintaining high production efficiency. By integrating innovative technologies and expanding low carbon infrastructure, Evonik Active Oxygens is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable peroxide and peracetic acid solutions. Ultimately, this continuous transformation supports customers in achieving their own climate targets and contributes to a more environmentally responsible chemical industry.