Evonik relies on green electricity to produce specialty acrylates
By using electricity from renewable energies in the production of Degacryl special acrylates in Darmstadt, Evonik's Coating & Adhesive Resins business area has been saving around 1400 tons of CO2 per year since the beginning of this year.
As part of its sustainability strategy, Evonik has decided to cover the electricity requirements for the production of Degacryl special acrylates in Darmstadt entirely using renewable energies. “This includes a strong focus on products that provide our customers with more sustainable solutions through handprinting, as well as reducing CO2footprint of Degacryl,” says Dr. Claudia Meister, Head of Specialty Acrylics.
With a lower CO2-Emissions should help the business area achieve its own sustainability goals while also meeting market requirements: “Our customers are increasingly asking for sustainably manufactured products. “We can now support them even better and at the same time reduce our Scope 1/2 emissions,” says Meister.
The supply of electricity from renewable energies is ensured via green electricity certificates and special supply contracts, so-called power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Source: Paint & Varnish