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RCE EFFICIENCY FAR-REACHING CHANGES New materials and manufacturing methods are making vehicles not only lighter but also better. Solutions from Evonik will make just about every car more efficient in the future. The automotive industry currently faces major challeng- es, as legislators and associa

ay the primary goal is to make diapers that absorb liquid even faster and require even less material to guarantee long-lasting dryness. That's why Evonik is continuing to do research aimed at finding new and improved superabsorbers, and why it's analyzing diaper designs from all over the world in its

ons taken at committee meetings. The Supervisory Board therefore always had extensive and well-founded information on all matters of significance in the Evonik Group. At its meeting in March, the Supervisory Board focused on examining the annual financial state- ments, which had first been considered in detail by

ed for their input to actively shape the future of the Group. The survey included questions about the change process for the ongoing development of Evonik's organizational structure. As a new element, there were specific questions on occupational safety, which is a top priority for Evonik as a specia

oyees a wide range of sports activities—from yoga to conventional gym classes.' Combining work and family life has also had very high priority for Evonik for years and is part of our overall well@work approach. In 2015 we embarked on a review of our performance in this area in order to uphold our val

ting, for example, from legal disputes such as claims for compensation, and from administrative proceedings and fines. In its operating busi- ness, the Evonik Group is exposed to liability risks, especially in connection with product liability, patent law, tax law, com- petition law, antitrust law and environmen

UPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 219 Glans/ y Glossary Technical terms Accident frequency (occupational safety indicator) Number of accidents involving Evonik employees and contractors' employees under Evonik's direct supervision per 1 million working hours. Active packaging Active packaging improves th

from the atmosphere, thereby increasing the shelf-life of packaged food through reduced oxidation and maintaining its quality (e.g. color, taste). Evonik is developing VISPARENT", a portfolio of oxygen absorbers for a wide range of end-uses, including transparent packaging. Amino acids Amino acids

PPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Independent Auditor's Report Report on the Group Management Report We have audited the accompanying management report for the Evonik Group, which is combined with the management report of the company, Evonik Industries AG, Essen, for the business year from January 1 to December 31, 201