Born of historical components dating to the late 19th century, Evonik is an international corporation that, while based in Germany, garners the majority of its sales abroad. A workforce of over 50,000 employees worldwide helps Evonik deliver on the promise of advanced compounds, consistent supplies and expert technical consultation, while producing a continual flow of innovations that enable the company to maintain and consolidate its leading market positions. Evonikis committed to chemistry that affords everyone the opportunity to live a healthy, happy, and productive life.

As part of Evonik’s Consumer Care-Specialties Division and Superabsorbers Business Line, Stockhausen Inc., manufacturers super absorbent polymers that are used in a wide variety of applications from consumer goods to agricultural products. The use of super absorbent in diapers helps keep babies dry and comfortable. Since the polymer can hold water, it isused in agriculture as a soil enhancer that helps plants survive dry conditions. The cable industry uses super absorbent polymer as a water-tight seal to block water from penetrating into cables. We ship super absorbent polymer to customers all over the world.

Air emissions in 2007 remained approximately the same as in 2006. In 2007, Evonik Stockhausen Inc. maintained dual certification in ISO 14001:2004 and Responsible Care® 14001:2005. Evonik Stockhausen Inc. continues initiatives in air emissions reductions, solid waste reduction and chemical release avoidance in accordance with the company’s ESHQ Policy.

Safe production has always been a Stockhausen and Evonik priority. We have worked from 1999 to present with only six OSHA recordables and have experienced only one lost time injury since 1998. The annual goal is always zero injuries. Employees are involved in safety teams, training, inspections, and audits to help improve plant safety.

60% of the employees live in St. John the Baptist and St. James Parishes. Stockhausen is committed to the local community and continues to participate in the St. John LEPC, Mt. G.R.E.W. Citizen Advisory Panel, and numerous public activities.

Stockhausen has 91 fulltime employees and a range of contractor workforce of 25 to 50 persons, depending on expansion projects. Evonik Stockhausen Inc. and all employees look forward to continued growth, prosperity and involvement with the community.

Our Philosophies, Policies and Values
(which are accessible via the Internet on our Web Site)

We define corporate responsibility as how we conduct our business and how we live up to our values in doing so. We seize opportunities and avoid risks that stem from economic, environmental and social trends.

Corporate responsibility for Evonik centers around balancing economic, environmental and social factors to achieve long-term success in business and secure the company’s sustainable development. Business success is therefore both: a precondition for and an aim of responsible corporate action.

We see it as part of our role as a responsible corporate citizen to take the interests of our stakeholders into account. These include shareholders, employees, customers, neighbors and suppliers. Open dialog with stakeholders provides a basis for fair, respectful mutual dealings among all concerned, both inside and outside our organization.

Evonik is a member of econsense, the sustainable development forum of German industry. Through our Chemicals Business Area, we are a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and support Responsible Care, the global initiative of the International Council Of Chemical Associations, which promotes sustainable use of resources.

Besides commercial success, our corporate responsibility comprises accountability for employees, environment and society.

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