Our committment to sustainability
For us at Röhm, leading a strong and future-oriented business means to act economically and ecologically sustainable, every step of the way. This includes ensuring safety for all who work with us, preserving precious resources, and striving for continuous improvement of our solutions to protect our planet.
We strive for sound corporate governance, complying with all legal requirements and maintaining a balanced control system, and economic sustainability by introducing sustainable market solutions that are viable for the future, for us and our customers.
“At Röhm, we see environmental protection, social responsibility and good corporate governance - in short, sustainable management - as the basis for profitable growth and as an opportunity to offer innovative solutions that set us apart from the competition.”
Hans-Peter Hauck
Chief Operating Officer
ESG report
You can find our current non-financial statement here:
Recycling alliance
Pekutherm, MyRemono, Röhm and POLYVANTIS are pooling their expertise and strengths to create a sustainable circular economy for polymethyl methacrylate in Europe.
Overarching ESG context
Our understanding of sustainable growth: As a specialized chemical company with a global footprint we build our business on safety, compliance and sustainable innovation.
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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Where we stand in 2023
Röhm was able to confirm the Ecovadis Gold rating with an improved result.
We offer our customers seven proTerra products with reduced carbon footprint.
We developed a time bound climate action plan to reduce our Corporate Carbon Footprint by 30% until 2030.
302 new suppliers underwent a dedicated prequalification process.
Our water stress analysis is complete and covers all 13 manufacturing sites globally in all regions.
No incidents of corruptive or anti-competitive behavior.
The share of women among new hires rose from 21% to 25% in Germany.
Röhm has introduced a globally valid Diversity & Inclusion Policy.
Röhm is currently training 185 young people in Germany in twelve professions. This corresponds to a training rate of 7%.
Total Recordable Incident Rate according to OSHA 0.72.