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June 06, 2023

Evonik Receives American Chemistry Council’s Sustainability Leadership Award

  • Award recognizes advancements in Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency
  • Biosurfactant RHEANCE® One allows the formulation of sustainable beauty and personal care products
  • Sustainability is key growth driver for Evonik

Evonik, one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies, was honored with the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award in the Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency category. The award recognizes ACC member companies for products, processes, or initiatives that promote the safe use of chemicals, transparency, informed sustainability decision-making, and innovation to reduce risk.

Evonik received the award for RHEANCE® One, a special type of glycolipid biosurfactant derived from renewable raw materials. Surfactants are important compounds of cleaning products. RHEANCE® One is mild to the skin and designed for the formulation of sustainable beauty and personal care products such as facial cleansers, shampoos, shower gels, and baby wipes, among others. It is 100 percent biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and utilizes traceable supply chains.

“We are proud that the American Chemistry Council recognized Evonik with this Sustainability Leadership Award,” said Bonnie Tully, president North America region. “Sustainability is a key growth driver for Evonik and the cornerstone of our product portfolio, our investments, and our innovation management."

ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Awards honor member companies for their achievements and contributions to sustainability across four priority areas: Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency; Environmental Protection; Circularity; and Social Responsibility & Community Engagement.

ACC convened a panel of external sustainability leaders from academia and the nonprofit and media sectors to select the award winners. The panel chose winning initiatives based on a range of factors, including the level of demonstrated innovation, the scope and reach of their impact, and the extent to which they address priorities outlined in ACC’s Sustainability Principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

For more information about glycolipid biosurfactants, please visit Evonik's Biosurfactants website.

Bonnie Tully, Evonik's president North America region, and Chris Jahn, president and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, with the ACC's 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award in the Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency category.

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Evonik: Leading beyond chemistry

Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries and generated sales of €15.2 billion and earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.1 billion in 2024. The common motivation of the approximately 32,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people's lives. In all markets. Every day.

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