Evonik receives Sustainability Leadership Award

One of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, Evonik has been honoured with the American Chemistry Council’s 2023 Sustainability Leadership Award in the Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency category. 

The award recognises American Chemistry Council (ACC) member companies for products, processes, or initiatives that promote the safe use of chemicals, transparency, informed sustainability decision-making, and innovation to reduce risk. 

A new class of natural ingredients

Evonik received the award for RHEANCE® One, a special type of glycolipid biosurfactant derived from renewable raw materials. Surfactants are important compounds of cleaning products. RHEANCE® One is mild to the skin and designed for the formulation of sustainable beauty and personal care products such as facial cleansers, shampoos, shower gels, and baby wipes, among others. It is 100% biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and utilises traceable supply chains. 

“We are proud that the American Chemistry Council recognised Evonik with this Sustainability Leadership Award,” said Bonnie Tully, president North America region. “Sustainability is a key growth driver for Evonik and the cornerstone of our product portfolio, investments, and innovation management.” 

Awarding sustainability efforts

ACC’s Sustainability Leadership Awards honour member companies for their achievements and contributions to sustainability across four priority areas: Product Safety, Innovation & Transparency; Environmental Protection; Circularity; and Social Responsibility & Community Engagement. 

ACC convened a panel of external sustainability leaders from academia and the nonprofit and media sectors to select the award winners. The panel chose winning initiatives based on a range of factors, including the level of demonstrated innovation, the scope and reach of their impact, and the extent to which they address priorities outlined in ACC’s Sustainability Principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.