Evonik

Evonik: 1 tracked 2026 layoff event(s), 3,200 workers counted, highest AI score 27.

27

2026-06-18 · ~3,200 by 2029

AI score 27 (80% interval 19–33) · evidence grade C · Germany · Chemicals

Stated reason: Extending 'Tailor Made' efficiency programme via efficiency, digitalization, outsourcing and exiting polyester.

Why 27: Plan mentions automation/digitalization generally (not AI-specific); also: Cost-cutting / efficiency, Outsourcing / offshoring · Drivers: AI attribution +1.7, …stated by company/SEC +0.5, contrary evidence −0.2

Signals: attribution 0.35, primary 1.0, exec 0.0, role exposure 0.186, industry exposure 0.361, AI investment 0.0, contrary 0.15 · typical Manufacturing & Industrial roles (no roles named)

Headcount basis: announced

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