Evonik certified Top Employer China 2025

The certification was awarded by the Top Employer Institute, after an evaluation through 20 topics under 6 areas. Evonik showed exceptional performance in the key areas of career development, employee well-being, diversity, talent strategy, organizational change, and corporate values.

" Our continuous efforts to enhance the talent management system have led to new highs in several employer metrics, with 14 categories receiving perfect scores, " said David Cheng, Vice President of Human Resources Asia Pacific North. “Evonik views talent as its core asset for achieving sustainable growth. We will continue to implement the talent strategy to attract talent in China and create sustainable value for the industry and society."

To support the career development of employees, Evonik offers a comprehensive platform and multiple talent initiatives like the "Explorer" projects. Since 2022, 65 employees in China participated in the talent programs and achieved rapid development.

Evonik is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive work atmosphere where employees feel a sense of achievement and value. Each year in China, the company recognizes outstanding projects and teams through dedicated awards. In terms of employee well-being, Evonik provides a care framework that supports physical health, mental wellness, and social engagement, complemented by regular training and health activities.

Evonik has also again stood out in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), with clear policies to enhance diversity. By the end of 2024, over 44% of Evonik's managers in China have been female, and female representation in research roles has exceeded 48%. The company also leads in promoting diversity in talent development, demostrated by the "Grow Beyond Yourself" program, which supports female students in chemical engineering at vocational colleges. In 2024, Evonik received nine awards from industry and media, including the influential CSR China Top 100 Award.

The Top Employer certification, initiated by the globally recognized Top Employers Institute, evaluates the talent practices of participating companies through the "Best Practices in Human Resources Survey Questionnaire," covering six key areas: talent strategy, work environment, talent recruitment, learning, well-being, and diversity and inclusion.