Acting in Harmony with the Environment
Our concern is the entire production cycle, starting with development and extending through to production, shipping, further processing and disposal, or recycling. In all business areas we are committed to the protection of man and the environment, which is why we are continually investing, voluntarily and on our own initiative, in responsible, safe and environmentally sound activities - above and beyond the legal regulations.

Optimum Communication through the Environmental Management System
The business line Degussa Catalysts has integrated environmental protection into its operative units with clearly defined responsibilities. Within the framework of the environmental management system, which is based on the directives of the European Eco-Audit Regulation, production, sales and research are working within a communication network. Self-monitoring, external monitoring, compliance with the law, occupational safety, education and training, product line meetings and regular committee meetings, are organized across all disciplinary lines and serve the continuous development of our high-reaching environmental goals.

ISO 14001 and EMAS
We have demonstrated commitment and ecological awareness through ISO 14001 certification and EMAS validation. Besides harmonizing our environmental protection actions between sites, our efforts have allowed us to publish internationally valid environmental statements regularly. We solemnly take responsibility for health, safety and environmental protection.