Sustainability at OQEMA

Our goal is to provide outstanding service to our customers and principals while upholding the highest ethical standards and minimizing our environmental footprint. 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 reflects our determination to operate in an environmentally- responsible way, while contributing to a sustainable future.

“ As a leading chemical distributor, we are guided by our responsibility to deliver greater sustainability with a focus on value creation. Our goal is to ensure a sustainable future for all stakeholders and society. ”

— 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.

As part of our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, we have set an ambitious and central goal: to become a net-zero company by 2040. This target underscores our determination to drive meaningful change and lead the way towards a more sustainable future.

“To have a neutral impact on the environment we need to develop new, greener ways of working to reduce our environmental footprint. Our goal is to achieve 'net zero' impact from our operations. This requires investment and collaboration across the Group to transition to a more responsible and sustainable business with focus on all aspects of our operations.”

— 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 to a more sustainable 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 sustainable products and services is constantly growing with the input of our suppliers and customers.