Our commitment to sustainability

At Röhm sustainability is a driver of innovation and overall principle that shapes our actions across all areas: From employee safety and resource protection to continuously improving solutions for safeguarding our planet. In 2024, we achieved several significant milestones that illustrate our commitment to environmental and social responsibility while continuously navigating our business through demanding economic and geopolitical times.

Board of Directors Röhm Group: Martin Krämer, Chief Financial Officer and Labor Director, Dr. Hans Bohnen, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Hans-Peter Hauck, Chief Operating Officer (from left to right).

“Sustainability remains the cornerstone of long-term success – not only for us at Röhm, but also for our customers.”

Hans-Peter Hauck
Chief Operating Officer

ESG report

You can find our current ESG Report 2024 based on future ESRS requirements here:

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Recycling alliance

Pekutherm, MyRemono, Röhm and POLYVANTIS are pooling their expertise and strengths to create a sustainable circular economy for polymethyl methacrylate in Europe.

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Our Focus Topics

Environment

Taking joint responsibility for a sustainable future – that is the goal of the new Europe-wide recycling alliance that Röhm has founded with strong partners. By combining various technologies, valuable PMMA waste will be mechanically and chemically recycled to remain in a closed loop.

Europe-wide alliance for PMMA recycling

Social

To uncover and eliminate possible injustices in the pay of men and women, Röhm conducted a comprehensive gender pay gap analysis. The results form the basis for for further improvements in pay equity in the company.

A close look at the gender pay gap

Safety

Safety is a top priority at Röhm. To improve its safety record and prevent incidents, the company introduced the Golden Principle – an initiative that empowers and commits all employees to take an active role in improving safety.

The Golden Principle strengthens safety awareness

Governance & Compliance

With the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, companies are responsible for ensuring fair and sustainable standards in their global supply chains. For this, Röhm can rely on existing structures and processes. At the same time, the company wants to further intensify its efforts for responsible sourcing.

Our responsibility for the global supply chain

Where we stand in 2024

Latest news and further information

EcoVadis: At the top with gold

Röhm again improved its EcoVadis rating and has confirmed its gold status.

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Customers have the choice

Röhm offers a wide range of sustainable and certified raw materials and products.

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Our goal: zero pellet loss

As a member of Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), Röhm is committed to a sustainable approach to plastic granulate.

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Top ranked in EcoVadis 2023

Röhm achieved Gold-certification in the EcoVadis Rating 2023 and, for the first time ever, made it into the top five percent of a total of more than 100,000 participating companies.

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Guidelines for our ESG activities

The ten principles of the UN Global Compact are binding and essential in the development of Röhm.

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Nothing works without water

We adopt a responsible approach to water as a resource in all of our locations.

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