Sustainability

Evonik - your expert partner for sustainable crosslinking solutions

Our strong commitment to sustainability is a core element of our strategy. We are dedicated to developing products that meet our customers' needs and also offer significant sustainability benefits.

At Evonik Crosslinkers we strive to minimize our footprint by using resources more efficiently and reducing emissions. And we go one step further: we develop products and technologies that help our customers and end users reduce their environmental impact, thereby maximizing our handprint.

In all our actions, we always prioritize health and safety to ensure these values remain at the forefront of our agenda. As a trusted partner, we recognize our role in fostering a sustainable and resilient future together with our customers.

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Our sustainability approach

Our sustainability approach is based on two pillars: minimizing our footprint and steering our portfolio towards more sustainable solutions, contributing to the sustainable transformation of the whole value chain. 

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NextGen Solutions

Our ratings and commitments

Evonik is committed to a high transparency and sound, data-based methods to perform the sustainability analysis of our business. In doing so, we take into account ecological, social, and economic effects in order to arrive at a holistic assessment of our sustainability performance.

Independent ratings reflect the quality of our sustainability management systems and demonstrate our commitment to ensuring transparency throughout the value chain. 

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CDP Framework

The CDP framework alignment for climate change again awarded Evonik  a grade of A- and CDP Water Security awarded us a grade of B. We also participated in CDP Forest, where we were awarded a grade of B-.

In addition, Evonik achieved an A- in the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating in 2023.

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system for companies, capital markets, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
Learn more about CDP.

EcoVadis Platinum Medal 2024

EcoVadis

As a founding member of the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative, Evonik drives transparency and sustainability in the supply chains we operate in and is subject to annual assessments. Learn more about EcoVadis.

 

In 2024, the EcoVadis rating agency, a partner of TfS, also awarded us platinum status for our sustainability performance.


 

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Morningstar Sustainalytics

An analysis by the Morningstar Sustainalytics rating agency ranks Evonik’s sustainability performance among the top 5 percent of the roughly 600 chemical companies evaluated.
Learn more about Morningstar Sustainalytics.

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MSCI ESG Ratings

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has awarded Evonik an AA rating for our sustainability performance. Evonik is therefore in the leader category, scoring highly on corporate governance.
Learn more about the MSCI ESG Ratings

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Science-based Target initiative

Evonik aims to be climate neutral by 2050 and is committed to meeting the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) standards. 
Our reduction targets are therefore in line with the Paris Climate Agreement. For scope 1 and 2 emissions, we are aiming for a 25% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared with 2021 emission levels.
Learn more about SBTi

We go beyond

Driving transformation and going beyond the established boundaries is essential for creating a sustainable future. As specialists in the epoxy and polyurethane industries, we empower our customers on their sustainability journey by providing a solid foundation of credible data and fostering innovation.

Comprehensive support for sustainable formulations
  • Technical & safety datasheets  
  • Regular webinars as well as customer and distributor trainings  

  • Regulatory guidance to help you navigate complex regulations and meet industry standards

  • Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to evaluate environmental impact 

  • Applied technology support from our expert team  

  • Customized sustainability solutions tailored to align with your specific sustainability goals

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Further links

Learn more about our corporate sustainability strategy and how we measure our sustainability contributions.  

Sustainable Corporate Strategy

Sustainability Analyses