Here’s a polished English translation of the Chinese title: **”SGS Awards ISCC Plus Certificate to Evonik Nanping, Marking a New Chapter in Chemical Circular Economy”**

ShanghaiJune 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 11, 2026, during the Shanghai International Carbon Neutrality Expo, leveraging the national low-carbon industry exhibition platform, the internationally recognized testing, inspection, and certification body SGS awarded the SGS ISCC Plus Certificate to Evonik Jianlian Silica (Nanping) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG (hereinafter referred to as Evonik Nanping).

This event was witnessed by Ms. Zhen Qihong, Vice President of the Performance Materials Business Line, Asia Pacific, Evonik Industries AG, and Mr. Wang Jian, General Manager of the Agricultural and Food Division, SGS China. Both parties completed the certification ceremony and exchanges on-site, deepening strategic cooperation in sustainable materials and sustainable supply chains, highlighting a foundation of long-term mutual trust.

SGS, in accordance with the ISCC PLUS specific standards, conducted a full-process ISCC Plus audit on the silica product processing unit at Evonik Nanping’s base. The audit focused on stringent compliance requirements such as raw material traceability, material control, implementation of the mass balance system, production process management, and full supply chain traceability. The verification confirmed that the company has established a management system compliant with ISCC Plus requirements, laying the foundation for subsequent sustainable supply chain operations.

Deep Exchange and Consensus, Jointly Exploring Industrial Green Upgrades

At the event, both parties exchanged views on sustainable transformation of the chemical industry, implementation of the circular economy, and international sustainable compliance trends, acknowledging the audit results and SGS’s professional services.

Ms. Zhen Qihong, Vice President of the Performance Materials Business Line, Asia Pacific, Evonik Industries AG, stated, Evonik has integrated sustainability into its core corporate strategy, focusing on three major directions: bio-based materials, energy transition, and the circular economy, continuously increasing the proportion of sustainable advantage products. The awarding of the SGS ISCC Plus certificate to the Nanping base is a significant milestone in Evonik’s sustainable layout in China. Leveraging ISCC Plus to achieve traceable and verifiable supply chain data better responds to global green procurement demands. Looking ahead, Evonik will continue to deepen its presence in the Chinese market and collaborate with SGS to promote coordinated optimization and green upgrades across the industry chain.

Mr. Wang Jian, General Manager of the Agricultural and Food Division, SGS China, stated, Sustainability, traceability, and quantifiable verification are core directions for the chemical new materials industry to move towards a bio-economy and circular economy, achieving high-quality, low-carbon development. Evonik has long practiced the concept of green development, and its successful passage of the ISCC Plus audit this time is a result of the company’s systematic sustainable management. Leveraging international standards and technical advantages, SGS continues to empower enterprises in compliance building, driving the chemical new materials industry towards a new stage of high-quality development that is more low-carbon, circular, and sustainable.

The successful conclusion of this certification ceremony marks an important achievement in the cooperation between SGS and Evonik in the field of sustainability. As a globally recognized testing, inspection, and certification body, SGS upholds the IMPACT NOW sustainability philosophy of acting immediately, deeply engaging in sustainable compliance services, and providing full-chain sustainable audit solutions for global chemical new materials companies with professional, rigorous, and authoritative technical capabilities.