At the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit, the United Nations defined the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Evonik contributes to supporting sustainable development in many different ways. We present them here.
Millions of people around the world lack access to secure work and a stable income. A life without poverty requires permanent, broad-based and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Education, equality, and equal opportunities are key prerequisites for this.
To create sustainable prospects in economically weak regions of Africa, Evonik supports the United Nations’ Great Green Wall initiative. One focus is the sustainable use of the baobab tree—especially in the Sahel region.
Evonik buys baobab seeds in the region to produce a high-quality oil for the cosmetics industry. The project creates new sources of income for women in particular, strengthens the local economy and preserves traditional knowledge.
