Evonik upgrades production of ROHACELL® foams at its main Darmstadt site to 100% renewable energy
- ROHACELL® high-performance foams now produced at main Darmstadt site with 100% renewable energy sources
- Expected annual reduction of 3,400 tons of CO2
- Rigid, lightweight ROHACELL® foams serve high-end applications such as aerospace, electronics and medical equipment
Darmstadt, Germany. Evonik has upgraded the production of the high-performance foam ROHACELL® at its main site in Darmstadt, Germany, to use only electricity from renewable energy sources. As a result, Evonik’s High Performance Polymers business line will cut 3,400 metric tons of CO2 emissions from its annual operations.
“Sustainability is an important part of the growth strategy at Evonik’s High Performance Polymers business line. By reducing the overall carbon footprint of our ROHACELL® foams, Evonik is taking a decisive step towards our vision of providing customers with more environmentally friendly solutions,” said Dr. Werner Escher, head of the company’s Foams & PEEK product line.
The supply of green electricity to the Darmstadt site for ROHACELL® production is ensured by green electricity certificates and special supply contracts, so-called Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). The exclusive use in production of electricity from sustainable energy contributes to the reduction of emissions, which in turn permits Evonik's ROHACELL® customers looking to increase the sustainability of their manufactured products.
Evonik has set itself the goal of generating more than 50% of its sales by 2030 from its “Next Generation Solutions.” These include products like ROHACELL®, which offer above-average sustainability benefits.
ROHACELL® is a rigid polymethacrylimide structural foam that is extremely lightweight and able to withstand high temperatures and pressures. The high-performing foam is sought after as a material for high-end applications in industries such as aeronautics, electronics, medical technology, transportation, sports equipment. Ideal as a core substance for composite materials, end-products made with ROHACELL® such as parts for high-speed trains and electric vehicles, are typically strong yet lighter in overall mass, and have an increased potential for better overall efficiency and lower carbon emissions.
Company information
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The company is active in more than 100 countries around the world and generated sales of €15.3 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €1.66 billion in 2023. Evonik goes far beyond chemistry to create innovative, profitable, and sustainable solutions for customers. More than 33,000 employees work together for a common purpose: We want to improve life today and tomorrow.
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