Society

Our donations and sponsorships complement the diverse contributions made by our employees worldwide through their personal commitment.

Our commitment comprises donations and sponsorship with a special focus on activities that complement our purpose: Leading beyond chemistry to improve life, today and tomorrow. We only sponsor projects and initiatives that fit our core brand and reflect our social values. In addition, our aim is to foster the positive development of society around our sites worldwide.  

Our operating units support their own projects tailored to their business and local communities—within the framework of our policies on donations and sponsorship. Overall, our commitment concentrates on social projects, education and science, culture, and sports.  

In addition, Evonik makes contributions to society in a variety of ways. 

Examples of EVONIK GROUP ACTIVITIES:

The company's internal "Young Spirit" initiative thrives on the social commitment of our employees, who pass on their enthusiasm for science to children between the ages of four and ten. Thanks to a new digital collaboration platform with learning videos, these mentors can be active regardless of time and place. Increasingly internationally networked, they offer self-organized experiment days at kindergartens and schools and get children excited about science with the help of hands-on experiments. In 2023, "Young Spirit" celebrated its 20th anniversary. Around 200 Evonik employees volunteer in daycare centers and schools throughout Germany.

THE EVONIK FOUNDATION

Education and science are the indispensable basis for social progress and stability in our country. Church, culture and sport also connect and strengthen our community. Demographic change, digitalisation, climate protection and educational equality are among the main challenges of our time. The Evonik Foundation* wants to contribute to solutions to these social challenges and to shaping a future worth living.

The Evonik Foundation is a non-profit foundation based in Essen, Germany. Our diverse social commitment is an expression of our attitude and responsibility towards people who need help. In doing so, we focus on educational equity and equal opportunities in conjunction with our scientific expertise and practical project experience. We take special care of young people, whose skills we strengthen for their future. To this end, we develop our own projects and, as part of our social commitment, also support projects of non-profit organizations and educational institutions. 

Our foundation's motto is: People promote the future – We support people.

ACTIVITIES OF THE EVONIK FOUNDATION:

The Evonik Foundation supports projects in the six thematic areas of science, education, social affairs, culture, church, and sports. In addition to our Evonik Foundation scholarship program, we also develop projects together with non-profit organizations and educational institutions.

Science

The Evonik Foundation is committed to promoting young scientists. The focus is on the STEM subjects. Well-trained young scientists and technicians are the key to innovation, sustainability and technical progress.

Education

Education and equal opportunities are the basis for a self-determined way of life. Talent and willingness to perform must be supported and must not be dependent on social background. The Evonik Foundation supports projects to empower children and young people.

Social affairs

Social commitment is a matter of course for the Evonik Foundation. We support initiatives that compensate for disadvantages and promote social interaction. In this way, we are making a contribution to a just society. Our aim is to help those who need our help most: children and young people.

Culture

Culture enriches our lives, opens horizons, inspires, creates new perspectives and arouses curiosity. Cultural education strengthens confidence in one's own possibilities and helps children and young people in particular to discover their strengths and abilities and to develop self-confidence.

Church

Religion is a unifying element for many people. The church is an integral part of our society and a place of community. In a long tradition, the church is committed to children and young people in order to counteract educational disadvantages.

Sport

Sport is healthy, improves social skills and strengthens human interaction. Exercise promotes the emotional and social development of children and increases their independence and self-confidence.

Culture of Remembrance and Promotion of Democracy

Since 2023, the Evonik Foundation has been setting a new focus with projects and events on the topics of "Remembrance Culture" and "Democracy Promotion".

*The projects and services of the Evonik Foundation are financed by the foundation's income and donations from Evonik Industries AG.