Evonik Industries AG is a global leader in specialty chemicals. The company's primary focus is on producing essential chemical components that enhance the performance of products across diverse market... Evonik Industries AG is a global leader in specialty chemicals. The company's primary focus is on producing essential chemical components that enhance the performance of products across diverse markets, including pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and personal care. Evonik plays a critical role in the innovation and development of high-performance materials and chemicals that contribute to more sustainable industrial processes and consumer goods. Noteworthy for its advanced research and application-driven solutions, Evonik serves a variety of industries by improving product efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact. The company's operations significantly impact sectors like automotive, agriculture, and construction by providing innovative materials and additive manufacturing solutions. With its headquarters in Essen, Germany, and a strong international presence, Evonik Industries AG is a key player in the global chemical market, driving forward both technological and sustainable product advancements.
In 2024, Evonik Industries was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Evonik Industries has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Evonik Industries are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover
Total turnover of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Portion of total company OPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Total OPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.
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Total OPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Portion of total company CAPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.
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Insights into Evonik Industries's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 2.62 billion, representing 17.3% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 68.00 million of Evonik Industries's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.4% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
Evonik Industries's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Evonik Industries's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Evonik Industries's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 60%, suggesting that Evonik Industries may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.a, b
How much of Evonik Industries's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 2.62 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 17.3% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 68.00 million (0.4% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 16.9% of Evonik Industries's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of Evonik Industries's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 68.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.4% of its total turnover.a
This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.
Evonik Industries's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Evonik Industries's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.4%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Evonik Industries earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 60.63 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0.4% of the company's total revenue,indicating that Evonik Industrieshas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into Evonik Industries's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 217.00 million,representing 21.4% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.00 million of Evonik Industries's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.2% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Evonik Industries's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 217.00 million of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 21.4% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 2.00 million (0.2% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 21.2% of Evonik Industries's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Evonik Industries's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 2.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.2% of its total capital investment.a
This low alignment reflects that Evonik Industries is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Evonik Industries's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Evonik Industries's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.2%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Evonik Industries is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Evonik Industries allocated EUR 2.03 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.2% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that Evonik Industrieshas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into Evonik Industries's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 127.00 million,representing 15% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 1.00 million of Evonik Industries's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 0.1% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Evonik Industries's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 127.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 15% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.00 million (0.1% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 14.9% of Evonik Industries's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of Evonik Industries's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that EUR 1.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 0.1% of its total operational expenditure.a
This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.
Evonik Industries's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Evonik Industries's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Climate Change Mitigation: 0.1%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Evonik Industries's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Evonik Industries allocated EUR 847,000 of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0.1% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that Evonik Industrieshas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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