Herne Green Deal

In 1962, our Herne site in Germany became the birthplace of isophorone chemistry. Today, the site continues to play an important role in the development and implementation of projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and advancing production technologies.

As part of Evonik's climate and sustainability strategy, the "Herne Green Deal" brings together initiatives designed to reduce the site's greenhouse gas emissions and increase the use of alternative energy and raw material sources. These activities support the long-term ambition of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and fossil-based raw materials in production processes.

Join us as we continue to invest in technologies and infrastructure that support the ongoing transformation of chemical manufacturing.

At Evonik, we work with customers across a range of industries to develop products and solutions that can support their environmental and operational objectives. These efforts focus on areas such as emissions reduction, circular material flows, resource efficiency, and responsible use of raw materials.

As part of our goal of achieving climate neutrality across the Group, Evonik plans to invest €700 million in production processes and infrastructure by 2030. These investments are intended to support improvements in energy efficiency, resource utilization, and emissions reduction across selected operations.

A key element of these efforts is the ongoing development of our Herne Crosslinkers site. Various projects are focused on reducing reliance on fossil-based resources and increasing the use of alternative energy and feedstock sources where technically and economically feasible.

This includes the production of our eCO product portfolio, which incorporates renewable raw materials using recognized certification and allocation approaches where applicable.

Through the projects grouped under the "Herne Green Deal," Evonik is pursuing the long-term objective of reducing the site's reliance on fossil fuels and fossil-based raw materials while supporting operational efficiency and emissions reduction efforts. A key focus of this initiative is the transformation of our Herne Crosslinkers site, where we are dedicated to delivering more sustainable production by minimizing reliance on fossil-based resources. The green energy transition at Herne includes the production of our eCO series of products, which utilize renewable raw materials.

With the holistic approach of the "Herne Green Deal," our long-term ambition is to make the plant entirely independent of fossil fuels and fossil-based raw materials. By achieving this goal, the Herne site aims to become a shining example of sustainable production not only for Evonik but also for the global chemical industry as a whole.

In recognition of its innovative approach, the TORTE project received the "Responsible Care Initiative" award from the German Chemical Industry Association in 2023.  Learn more about the Responsible Care Award

At Evonik, we continue to evaluate opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and support the development of local energy infrastructure through practical technology solutions.