In 2025, Evonik Industries conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 318,000a | 366,000a | 348,000a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 190,000a | 214,000a | 182,000a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 168,000a | 195,000a | 189,000a | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 51,000a | 62,000a | 79,000a |
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In 2025, Evonik Industries generated a total of 318,000metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 59.75% of Evonik Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 40.57% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2025, Evonik Industries reported a total waste generation of 318,000 metric tonnes, of which 59.75% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Evonik Industries is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Since 2023, Evonik Industries's total waste generation decreased by 8.62%, including a further 13.11% drop in 2025, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Evonik Industries's waste recovery rate increased by 14.24%, including a 2.19% rise in 2025, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.a
Overall, Evonik Industries has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
In 2025, Evonik Industries generated a total of 318,000 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 52.83% of Evonik Industries's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment.47.48% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
Since 2023, Evonik Industries's total waste generation decreased by 8.62%, with an additional 13.11% decline in 2025, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.a
Over the same period, Evonik Industries reduced the share of hazardous waste by 2.73%, then maintained stable levels in 2025, potentially marking the consolidation of earlier progress in eliminating high-risk materials from its waste stream.a
Overall, Evonik Industries's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.a
In 2025, Evonik Industries reported that 168,000 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 52.83% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (53.57%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Evonik Industries has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a