Evonik uses green electricity for polybutadiene production in Marl, Germany
- Evonik has been using green electricity for polybutadiene production in Marl since July 1, 2025.
- The initiative aims to reduce emissions by 25% by 2030 and supports sustainable product development.
- POLYVEST® products have already been introduced as ISCC Plus certified eCO variants
Since July 1, 2025, Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line has been using green electricity for polybutadiene production in Marl. The initiative is part of Evonik's sustainability strategy, which aims to achieve the Group's environmental goals by 2030. This includes reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% from 2021 to 2030.
"We are excited to help our customers make their products more sustainable on the way to Net Zero," says Saskia Jaworski, Sustainability Business Manager for POLYVEST®. "For us, a reduced CO2 footprint is a real added value for the product."
The decision to switch to green electricity in both POLYVEST® plants marks another milestone in the company's path to greater sustainability in POLYVEST® production. In recent years, all POLYVEST® products have also been gradually launched on the market as eCO variants. These are mass-balanced products that are ISCC Plus certified.
The initiative builds on Evonik's extensive commitment to green electricity. From 2025, the company will activate several Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to further strengthen its commitment to sustainable energy sources.
POLYVEST® is a range of liquid polybutadienes with various chemical compositions. Due to their unique microstructure, all POLYVEST® grades have excellent reactivity and can be used in a wide range of applications in the automotive, construction and electronics industries.
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