Evonik’s epoxy curing agent production to run on renewable electricity

Evonik Crosslinkers plants to run on renewable electricity (source: Evonik)

Evonik continues to advance its sustainability initiatives by transitioning to 100 % renewable electricity for the epoxy curing agent production plants operated by the Crosslinkers business line. These plants include Marl, Germany, Clayton, U.K., Isehara, Japan, Los Angeles, USA and Singapore. This significant milestone enables the epoxy curing agent production facilities to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately one third annually. This aligns with Evonik’s sustainability strategy to achieve a 25% reduction in these emissions by 2030, and achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

“This decision to use green electricity for the production of our epoxy curing agents globally is another strong step in our sustainability journey,” said Tobias Winkler, Global Sustainability Manager, Evonik Crosslinkers. “By transitioning to renewable energy sources, we are not only reducing carbon emissions but also paving the way for innovative practices that align with our long-term climate goals.”

This initiative builds on Evonik’s broader commitment to adopting green electricity and sustainable energy sourcing. Earlier this year, the Crosslinkers business line began securing renewable energy through trading green electricity certificates and the establishment of renewable electricity supply agreements that has led to all of its epoxy curing agent production sites now operating on green electricity.

“We will continue to enhance our sustainable offerings, solidifying our position as a reliable, long-term partner for the epoxy industry,” said Christina Walkosak, Senior Vice President Epoxy Curing Agents at Evonik. “By adopting renewable electricity in our epoxy production plants globally, we not only reduce carbon emissions but also meet our customers’ demand for increased sustainability, significantly advancing Evonik’s environmental objectives.”

Evonik’s Epoxy curing agents are essential raw materials for the coatings and construction industries and are widely used in high-performance composite materials and adhesives.

about Evonik
The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries and generated sales of €15.2 billion and earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.1 billion in 2024. The Advanced Technologies segment includes Evonik’s following businesses: high-performance polymers and crosslinking agents, hydrogen peroxide and silica, as well as feed ingredients. In 2024, the segment generated sales of €6.1 billion with around 8,000 employees.