Evonik Industries (EVK) Sustainability presentation summary

Strategic vision and sustainability integration

• Sustainability is fully embedded in purpose, strategy, and management processes, driving portfolio, innovation, and culture decisions.

• Three strategic levers: portfolio (Next Generation Solutions), innovation (sustainable growth areas), and culture (safety, diversity, governance).

• Sustainability KPIs are integral to management compensation and capital allocation.

• Executive Board holds overall responsibility for sustainability, with cross-functional alignment and ESG-linked incentives.

Portfolio transformation and Next Generation Solutions

• Targeting over 50% of sales from Next Generation Solutions (NGS) by 2030, with 48% achieved in 2025.

• NGS products are classified as "Leader" or "Driver" based on superior sustainability profiles and market signals.

• Portfolio management uses PSA and Emission Data Cube tools to steer innovation and capital allocation.

• Exit or reformulation strategies are in place for "Challenged" and "Transitioner" products.

Innovation and growth areas

• €1.5 billion in additional sales targeted from new innovation growth areas by 2032, focusing on biosolutions, circular economy, and energy transition.

• Biotechnology, advanced food ingredients, and sustainable nutrition are key innovation fields.

• Circular economy initiatives rejuvenate catalysts, enable plastic recycling, and promote renewable feedstocks.

• Advanced materials support future mobility, energy efficiency, and emission reduction.