The move underscores Evonik’s ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental impact across its operations. With the entire Comfort & Insulation business line now powered by green electricity, the company is better positioned to meet the increasing sustainability expectations of both industrial and consumer markets.
Evonik has finalised the conversion of all its global polyurethane (PU) additive production sites to green electricity, marking a major step forward in the company’s drive towards sustainable manufacturing.
The switch to green power is facilitated through a combination of green electricity certificates and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), which secure a consistent supply of renewable energy for the sites. Notably, the Wittenburg site (Germany) has been operating under such an agreement since early 2022.
“Our amine and silicone platforms are the backbone of our portfolio offering, so converting them to green electricity is a significant milestone. With all PU-additive sites utilising renewable electricity sources, and our continued work to reduce fossil-based raw materials, we are directly addressing our customers’ increasing demand for more sustainable solutions and a greener future for the PU industry,” has stated Roberto Vila Keller, Head of the Comfort & Insulation business line.
This initiative aligns with Evonik’s broader climate goals, which include a 25% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. By combining enhanced production efficiency with a focus on sustainability, Evonik continues to shape a greener future for the chemical industry.
“I am very proud of the work of our teams have done across all PU-additives production and shared asset plants to run on renewable energy. We are dedicated to environmental stewardship and footprint reduction by pioneering production methods that support our customers’ businesses, while also contributing positively to the environment,” has added Chad Henneke, Head of Production and Technology Comfort & Insulation.