ResponsiblE actions at Comfort & Insulation
At Comfort & Insulation, sustainability is at the core of our strategy and a major driver for our innovation. We are dedicated to protecting the environment by developing more sustainable polyurethanes. Our commitment to responsible actions is further reflected in our adherence to regulatory frameworks and fulfillment of global and regional requirements. Registration and evaluation of our products are integral to our daily business, ensuring that we meet the highest standards. We actively seek new applications and products that can help us to use resources more sustainably and improve our production processes, benefitting both our operations and our customers’ products.
As a leading specialty chemicals company with a presence throughout the world, we recognize that our long-term business success relies not only on our responsibilities to customers and stakeholders, but also on our responsibilities to society and the natural world around us. Our innovation is driven by sustainability which is evident in our efforts to balance economic, ecological and social factors in our products and services. We strive to meet the increasing demands from our customers, their customers and end consumers for sustainable solutions.
Sustainable Polyurethanes
We are committed to developing sustainable polyurethanes using renewable raw materials and enhanced life cycle assessments (LCA) for our products. Our innovations reduce environmental impact and promote resource efficiency, offering superior performance with a lower ecological footprint for a more sustainable future.
Our dedication to sustainability has been recognized globally. Evonik is a proud member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe and a founding member of the chemical industry initiative “Together for sustainability”. As a partner of the initiative, the rating agency EcoVadis evaluates member companies yearly. In June 2024, EcoVadis awarded Evonik a platinum rating for its achievement in sustainability and value chain transparency.
Our innovative TEGO® RISE software, developed to increase efficiencies and lower scrap rates in flex foam production won a prestigious UTECH Europe 2024 Award, and our Essen Goldschmidt site in Germany was awarded the ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUScertification for our TEGOSTAB® surfactants.
REACH & Certification
Our business line has successfully implemented REACH requirements since 2018 and continues to meet these stringent standards, maintaining compliance and upholding the highest regulatory standards. We welcome the opportunity to work with you as partners in gathering all relevant information to ensure ongoing registration and adherence to these critical regulations.
PU & Sustainability
Sustainability is at the core of our strategy and a major driver for our innovation: We reduce our footprint by using resources more efficiently, minimizing emissions and constantly improving our processes and we develop new products and technologies that help our customers to reduce their environmental impact and maximize the handprint.
Polyurethane is an incredibly versatile material that plays a crucial role in addressing current and future challenges in our world. Our ongoing development projects are focused on creating more sustainable polyurethanes, enhancing resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact. By innovating in this area we aim to meet the evolving needs of society while promoting ecological balance and sustainability.
Panels & Memberships
As market leader, Evonik is active in many panels across the globe. We anticipate new market trends and follow early new regulations & requirements.