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

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

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

Germany's Evonik Industries AG. Billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla's company and India's Phillips Carbon Black Ltd. are considering making offers for Evonik, the world's No. 2 maker of carbon black, in a deal likely to be valued at more than $700 million, two people familiar with the matter said earlier