Environment, safety and health (ESH)

Evonik selects resources such as energy and raw materials carefully and uses them sparingly. Careful and methodical action is taken to identify, evaluate and minimize potential risks, for example in the operation of facilities and handling of products.

Research and development are seen as an opportunity to benefit customers and improve sustainability.

Employees required to comply with ESH Values

Responsibility for the environment, safety and health is an integral part of managerial responsibility and line managers are expected to set an example. At the same time, Evonik expects all employees to be aware of the consequences of their actions and fosters safe and responsible working practices.

In the Chemicals Business Area, the principles of the Responsible Care initiative and the Global Responsible Care Charter are binding throughout the world.

Suppliers required to comply with ESH Values

The company also expects suppliers and service-providers to meet consistently high quality standards and to work safely and with respect for the environment. The environmental and safety performance of suppliers is taken into account when awarding contracts.

Implementing the ESH Values

The business areas and business units have operational responsibility for implementing the ESH principles. Compliance with the various guidelines and procedures is monitored through regular auditing of business units, regions and sites. The Corporate Center also conducts audits systems to check that they are aligned to the demands made in the corporate regulations.

The audit system and ESH indicators form the basis for the annual management review which gives the Executive Board a full insight into Evonik's ESH performance.