Sustainability at OQEMA

Our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customers and principals while upholding upholding clear ethical standards and continuously improving our processes. We embrace our responsibility to protect the environment and are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of our operations by:

• Complying with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and standards.
• Minimizing environmental impact through continuous improvement of our processes and services.
• Promoting efficient resource use, including energy, water and raw materials.
• Reducing waste and encouraging recycling and responsible disposal practices.
• Preventing pollution and mitigating environmental risks wherever possible.
• Supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

This approach guides how we continuously improve our work.

“As a leading chemical distributor, we are guided by our responsibility towards our partners, employees and society – with a clear focus on value creation.”

— Peter Overlack, Chairman of the Supervisory Board

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Positioned at the interface between chemical manufacturers and the chemical-processing industries, OQEMA plays a vital role by providing services such as procurement, product development, bespoke mixing, recycling and logistics—all within an energy-intensive value chain.

We address this responsibility as part of our sustainability strategy and report on our approach in our Sustainability Report.
 

“Reducing the emissions from our operations requires investment and collaboration across the Group.”

— Philipp Junge, Chief Operations Officer

Our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing top talent to drive our success and shape the future of our company.

“Our employees are the OQEMA family. They are the catalysts for shaping our company's future, and we are committed to their wellbeing and development.”

— Peter Overlack, Chairman of Supervisory Board

We recognize that our customers across diverse market segments have unique and evolving needs—from bio-based to lower PCF or circular-distilled products. Our portfolio of bio-based, lower-PCF and circular-distilled products and services is constantly growing with the input of our suppliers and customers.