Recap 2023

Dear followers,

2023 was the most challenging year in Evonik's history to date. Despite the current economic situation, geopolitical conflicts and noticeable changes in politics, we are proud of what we have achieved. In this collective article, we would like to give you a recap of our highlights of 2023 and show you what has moved us.

From the introduction of significant technologies to important partnerships and sustainability initiatives, it's been an eventful year and we would like to share our successes with you.

We hope you also had an exciting 2023 and that you enjoy reading our review.

#1 After laying the first foundations for collaboration last year, Evonik and EnBW expanded their cooperation and concluded a second electricity supply contract from the planned "He Dreiht" offshore wind farm.

#2 A new hollow fibre spinning plant for the production of membranes for gas separation in Sch?rfling not only creates 30 new jobs, but above all drives the defossilization of the energy sector towards a sustainable gas industry.

#3 Driving innovation without harming the environment? Veramaris - our joint venture with DSM - has been recognized by the World Ocean Council (WOC) for providing an alternative, renewable source of omega-3.

#4 Our site in Herne is honored for its ambition to become climate-friendly. Find out more in our innovation magazine ELEMENTS. Keep up the good work!

#5 AI on the rampage - Evonik's own internal tool based on GPT is now also providing a remedy in everyday working life. Get to know the Evonik ChatGPT!

#6 A few micrometers, big impact: Find out more about "Bacillus Subtilis, Evonik's biotechnology superstar and microbe of the year!