Responsibility

Evonik Americas Region

Responsible Care® Policy Statement

Evonik in the Americas Region is committed to this Responsible Care Policy and considers the safety, health and security of the public, its employees, contractors and customers and the protection of the environment to be of primary importance in the conduct of its business. We will meet all applicable laws, regulations, permits and internal requirements throughout the Americas Region.

Continual improvement in our environmental, safety, health and security performance will be achieved with the commitment and contribution of every employee to:

  • Operate our business according to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care
  • Consider environmental, safety, health and security (ESHS) aspects into our daily business practices and support ESHS region goals and objectives.
  • Develop and produce products in compliance with environmental, safety, health and security requirements as a minimum standard.
  • Conserve resources and energy through pollution prevention and product stewardship.
  • Ensure all products and intermediates are properly registered and comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor our facilities to ensure they are operating in a safe and environmentally protective manner by performing ESHS audits.
  • Provide our employees, customers, regulatory agencies and the public with appropriate information necessary for their understanding of the ESHS aspects of our operations and products.
  • Communicate our environmental, safety and health performance to employees and interested parties. 
  • Seek input from interested parties and respond to concerns about our products, services and operations.
  • Contribute and advocate in the development of reasonable and scientifically sound laws, regulations and public policy.
  • Conduct educational and instructional programs to ensure all employees know, understand and comply with the laws and regulations.
  • Ensure that adequate resources are provided to achieve the objectives of this Policy.

Elias Lacerda,
President Americas & the Americas Management Team

July 28, 2026