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Evonik Industries AG
Evonik Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Evonik Industries completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Evonik Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Evonik Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofEvonik Industries amounted to5,060,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Evonik Industriesdecreased by 4.35%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Evonik Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Evonik Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Evonik Industries were 3,390,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Evonik Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Evonik Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ae
Compared to the previous year(2023), Evonik Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.85%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Evonik Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,670,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a
Has Evonik Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year(2023), Evonik Industries's Scope 2 emissions(Market-Based) rose by 19.29% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Evonik Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Evonik Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Evonik Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported 21,600,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Evonik Industries includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Evonik Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Evonik Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 21,600,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 69.6%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 30.4%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Evonik Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Evonik Industries's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 21.35%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), Evonik Industries's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Evonik Industries disclose?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Evonik Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Evonik Industries's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 11,800,000 tCOâ‚‚e(54.35%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,700,000 tCOâ‚‚e(17.04%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,900,000 tCOâ‚‚e(13.36%)
Evonik Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Evonik Industries’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,390,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 15,773 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 214.93 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Evonik Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Evonik Industries's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 214.93 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 57.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Evonik Industries rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Evonik Industries ranked 21 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Evonik Industries among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Evonik Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Evonik Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 26,660,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.21% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Evonik Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.02% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 12.72%.a