Silica

SUSTAINABILITY

At Silica, we take sustainability seriously. It is a core element of our strategy and guides our actions. We strive to improve our customers' products in all markets while also making them more sustainable. 
Therefore, we are committed to constantly improving the sustainability of not only our own production processes but also those throughout the entire value chain. Additionally, we prioritize the topics of safety and health protection, ensuring they remain at the forefront of our agenda.

Next Generation Culture (heartprint)
We integrate sustainability into our human resources processes at all levels, from recruitment through vocational training and continuing professional development to engagement programs and remuneration.

Next Generation Technologies (footprint)
Evonik supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. This is underscored by our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Between 2021 and 2030, we aim to reduce our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25 percent. For the reduction in our scope 3 emissions, we are committed to a target of 11 percent. Our targets are aligned to the SBTi target level of “well below 2 °C”

Next Generation Solutions (handprint)
We already generate 43 percent of our sales with products and solutions that have a strongly positive sustainability profile. We aim to increase the proportion of sales generated with these Next Generation Solutions to over 50 percent by 2030

Our Sustainability Strategy is an expression of this aspiration, with ambitious environmental targets and an understanding of how to translate sustainability into profitability.

The next phase of Evonik’s strategic transformation fully integrates sustainability into every strategic management process: Portfolio management, innovation and corporate culture. Sustainability becomes our central innovation driver and investments in green growth technologies support our ambitious targets.

• Handprint: increase “Next Generation Solutions” sales share to >50% by 2030

• Footprint: reduce scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030

• Complementing ESG governance

Next Generation Solutions

Currently, Evonik generates 35% of its sales from products and solutions with a clearly positive sustainability profile that is above, or even well above, the market reference level. We call them Next Generation Solutions. By 2030, we aim to invest more than €3 billion in our Next Generation Solutions - products with superior sustainability benefits. We will substantially increase the sales share of our Next Generation Solutions from 37% at present, to over 50% by 2030.

Next Generation Technologies

We aim to reduce our footprint by significantly cutting both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions from production and processing. With the support of Next Generation Technologies, Evonik will reduce its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25%, from 6.5 million metric tons at present to 4.9 million metric tons by 2030. At the same time, the investments in sustainability are profitable: By investing €700 million in Next Generation Technologies, we will cut our operating costs by more than €100 million a year up to 2030.

Silica is a natural based product

As the inventor of synthetic amorphous silica with more than 80 years of process expertise we have developed a a product portfolio with already more than 50% examples for NetxGenSolutions: Products with sustainability benefits for our customers and above-averaged growth. (Bsp. Batteries, Tires // Rotoblades)

Our deep process expertise allows us to continuously improve our production processes and implement NextGenTechnologies to achieve our ambitious environmental targets.

 

Footprint

Facilities all parts of the world, closed to customers, we work in production networks to recycle process streams to reduce or raw material consumption
Facilities all parts of the world, closed to customers, we work in production networks to recycle process streams to reduce or raw material consumption

 

Konkreter Transport...

Handprint

NEXTGEN Solutions Examples within the BL Silica

As the inventor of synthetic amorphous silica with more than 80 years of process expertise we have developed a  a product portfolio with already more than 50% examples for NetxGenSolutions: Products with sustainability benefits for our customers and above-averaged growth. (Bsp. Batteries, Tires // Rotoblades)

Our deep process expertise allows us to continuously improve our production processes and implement NextGenTechnologies to achieve our ambitious environmental targets.

FUMED METAL OXIDES IN LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

AEROXIDE® metal oxides are used in Li-ion batteries to improve their performance, safety, and service life, contributing to the shift towards electric mobility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by increasing battery lifetime and reducing production.

Green Tire Technology

Evonik's silica/silane system for Green tires offers significant fuel savings and improved wet grip without impacting abrasion resistance, making it a next-generation solution compared to conventional carbon black-filled tires.

SILICA IN FOOD AND FEED APPLICATIONS

Silica products from Evonik are used in food and feed applications to prevent caking and improve processing efficiency, resulting in less waste and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.