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

Good CDP results

Röhm has made a significant contribution to the disclosure of environmentally relevant figures, strategies, targets and measures within the (CDP) achieved good results.

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Röhm launches a feasibility study on decarbonization

Reducing carbon emissions is the key to limiting global warming. Fossil fuels such as oil or coal have been used for decades to generate energy, but they are the main source of releasing carbon (CO₂). Mitigating global warming requires strong action at all levels, but most importantly, a switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This task can only be approached on a global scale - and industrial companies must contribute their efforts.

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Gold for Röhm in EcoVadis rating

Röhm awarded Gold in the EcoVadis rating 2022, which means that the company has repeatedly demonstrated its responsibility in the categories of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement since its participation in 2020.

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Bundled competencies for Biomass

Microalgae are considered one of the most important raw materials of the future. Cultivating these fast-growing organisms makes it possible to generate enormous quantities of biomass, without competing for agricultural space.

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Röhm opts for green energy procurement

Röhm ensures carbon neutral electricity for all its sites in Germany by acquiring Energy Attribute Certificates to confirm renewable energy sources.

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