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Materials Science Meets Data Power

Robotics, autonomous mobility, remote medical care – these many new fields of the future also place new demands on materials. The necessary driving force is provided by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Don’t underestimate the Sun

The mobility of the future is about more than just battery-powered cars. Solar energy is also growing in importance as an environmentally friendly way to power vehicles. And it all comes down to the right materials – as the Sonnenwagen project demons…

Conserving Resources, Renewing Energy

We consume more than the Earth can regenerate — and we're hitting that limit earlier every year. The energy transition is part of the answer. But it only works if we also think about the materials that wind and solar installations are made of. And wh…

Making Science Tangible

By strengthening science, the United Nations hope to still achieve their goals for a sustainable world. Industry can help – by translating research into concrete solutions that make a real difference in everyday life.

Smart Home: The Interplay of Technology, Design, and Materials

Humanity continues to grow – and is becoming, on average, both wealthier and older. This is raising expectations of the living environment: it must be comfortable, connected, and sustainable. Advanced materials are helping to make this possible.

More Realism for Europe's Industry

Ireland now holds the EU Council Presidency and is focusing on the right issues. But Brussels risks doing the wrong thing in the process – by tightening climate policy to the point where Europe's basic materials industry is driven to ruin. Under the…

From Wanting to Doing

Large-scale projects like the energy transition are indispensable for making our world more sustainable and resilient. Yet promising ideas and technologies – especially in the field of energy efficiency – often remain unimplemented. Because taking ac…

Turning Ideas into Impact

The world is being reshaped, and technological strength is becoming a decisive factor for economic prosperity. This makes it even more important to turn research findings into market-ready solutions more quickly.

The European Idea Works – Through Joint Innovation

Cooperation, diversity, rule‑based action – the European idea is far from obsolete. But the EU must prove to the world the concrete benefits its model provides. That means: joining forces for shared innovation, powered by the strength of chemistry.

Wealth and Resilience – The Underestimated Value of the Circular Economy

The circular economy benefits not only the environment – it also strengthens economic performance and resilience. This triple win makes it the right project for Europe. It is now up to the European Commission to set the course.

Clean Water: A Shared Responsibility for Industry and Policy

Clean water is vital – and increasingly scarce. The chemical industry contributes to improving water quality and availability through innovative products and processes.

Staying Creative in Difficult Times

In challenging times like these, stress and uncertainty are on the rise. The result: creativity threatens to dry up. Yet it is needed now more than ever – as a driving force for urgently required innovation.

Material Revolution Drives the Industry of the Future

Humanoid robots, artificial intelligence, comprehensive automation: The Hannover Messe shows how rapidly Industry 4.0 is becoming reality. Behind the scenes, sweeping advances in materials science are leading the way – such as lightweight constructio…

Waste Growth – A Nail in the Coffin of Food Security

Humanity must take action against the ever-increasing production of waste. In particular, reducing food waste could also represent an opportunity for food security that is coming under additional pressure from volatile supply chains and increasing ex…

Resilience Is the New Efficiency

In times of instability, power politics, and the erosion of norms, companies must recalibrate their strategic compass. Resilience, security, and autonomy are becoming new guiding parameters. Yet economic activity must not drift into excessive renatio…

“A Spirit of Dialogue” – When Communication Becomes an Architecture of Trust

In our polarized world, we urgently need genuine dialogue. The World Economic Forum could send a powerful signal – but it must transform itself first.

Avoiding Old Patterns in the New Year

As the new year begins, political efforts to strengthen the chemical industry are gaining traction. But they must not lead to new forms of micromanagement. Instead, they must allow the industry to play to its strengths – innovations that address the…

A Sustainable World – An Economic Opportunity

Climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, environmental pollution – all of these are increasingly merging into a major systemic crisis. We need to address it much more holistically – and also recognize the enormous economic opportunitie…

Science Connects and Moves the World

Science is the tool that helps us understand and improve the world. A truth that matters now more than ever.

Energy Efficiency – The Neglected Child of Climate Action

The UN Climate Summit makes one thing clear: The world urgently needs to save more energy. The chemical industry can help boost efficiency rates with its products and technologies.

Young Europeans Committed to Knowledge Society

The rise of disinformation and fake news is eroding the very foundations of science, innovation, and progress. Committed young people came together to discuss solutions at a European Youth Parliament event in Málaga - supported by Covestro.

Time for Urban Visions

The way we shape our cities defines the way we live. "Urban October" highlights both the challenges and opportunities of urbanization: concepts, technologies, and materials.

Hand in Hand for Better Foods

The global food system urgently needs to become more sustainable. World Food Day reminds us that this must be a collaborative effort. The plastics industry is doing its part.

The "Material Effect"

Europe's plastics industry is staring into the abyss, primarily due to negative framework conditions. But at its core, it remains vital and highly innovative. This becomes clear at K2025, its largest showcase globally.

Pushing Boundaries: Innovative Materials for Healthcare

Healthcare faces a seemingly impossible balancing act: providing widespread access to high-quality care that is both cost-efficient and sustainable. These goals appear mutually exclusive. Yet with holistic thinking and innovative materials, we can ov…

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Covestro and puren take next step to improve the environmental footprint of purenit®

puren commissions new production line for purenit®; entire production now certified to ISCC PLUSCertification lays the groundwork for the use of Desmodur® CQ MS from Covestro as a binderBuilding on this, puren announces a new purenit® product with an…

Covestro introduces pMDI with verified reduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

New Desmodur® ClimateValue (CV) grade achieves significant reduction in Product Carbon Footprint versus standard Desmodur® gradesAvailable now to pMDI customers in EuropeUsing certified cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment methodologyDrop-in compatib…

Team Sonnenwagen successfully completes the challenging 2026 iLumen European Solar Challenge

Sonnenwagen Æthon finishes the 24-hour race in fifth place, Sonnenwagen Adelie in sixthAdelie secures pole position with the fastest lap in qualifyingLong-standing partnership and more than ten Covestro materials in the current Sonnenwagen Æthon

Toward circular elastomers: Covestro opens pilot plant in Leverkusen

One of the first pilot plants of its kind worldwide for this material classMore than 90 percent of selected end-of-life Vulkollan® material can be recycled, with a carbon footprint reduction of up to two thirds compared with virgin materialDouble-dig…

Covestro, Fertiglobe and MB Energy Sign MoU to Explore Ammonia Supply Chain

MoU to explore the import, storage, throughput, distribution and potential offtake of ammonia produced by Fertiglobe through MB Energy’s proposed Hamburg import terminalCollaboration brings together Fertiglobe’s global ammonia production and supply c…

Covestro-backed BioBTX to produce aromatics from waste

Investment decision for commercial scale plant using the ICCP technology of BioBTXThe plant in Delfzijl will create 35 new jobs and process around 20,000 tonnes of waste per year.Outcome: aromatic oil consisting of benzene, toluene and xylenes

Research Project KOLLEKT Advances Circular Economy for Automotive Lighting Components

Covestro joins BMW, FORVIA HELLA and other partners to develop fully recyclable automotive lighting components "Design for Circularity" meets high-performance polycarbonate: Covestro drives closed material loops in automotive applicationsAI-powered r…

Covestro and BYD form strategic partnership for the future of mobility, energy and advanced technologies

MoU signed to establish a long-term strategic partnership, with a focus on advanced material innovation and application developmentCollaboration spans new energy vehicles, power batteries, energy storage, and advanced technology frontiersShared commi…

EBITDA forecast for fiscal year 2026 raised

Covestro completes acquisition of former Vencorex sites in Thailand and the US

Covestro completes acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USAAdditional capacities strengthen Covestro’s regional production network and improve supply resilience for coatings…

Covestro plans to invest in new world-scale MDI train in China and starts UAE feasibility study

World-scale MDI train at Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai in China with production start at the end of the decadeUAE feasibility study for second new world-scale MDI train based on existing partnership with TA'ZIZ and FertiglobeBoth MDI production t…

Covestro Takes Bio-Based Aniline Production Process to Next Level as EU-funded Project Kicks Off

Bio4PURConti, a pioneering EU-funded project, aims to develop the world’s first continuous production process for bio-based anilineProject targets semi-industrial scale production of bio-based aniline, a low-carbon drop-in replacement for conventiona…

ARLANXEO and Covestro advance more sustainable rubber production with ISCC PLUS-certified materials

Companies cooperate to reduce the carbon footprint of chloroprene rubber production using ISCC PLUS-certified chlorineChlorine produced with renewable energy reduces the GWP of Baypren® of ARLANXEO by approximately 20% compared to 2025The cooperation…

Post-Consumer Recycled Polycarbonate/ABS from Covestro Adopted for Lexus ES Interior Application

Bayblend® T85X R35 CQ from Covestro, containing 35% post-consumer recycled content, has been adopted for selected interior components in the Lexus ES.The material meets key performance requirements for premium automotive interiors, including durabili…

The Material Effect Behind the Game

Advanced materials help shape modern football – from speed, control and comfort to infrastructure and digital connectivityCovestro materials may be invisible to fans, but they contribute to the performance layer behind the modern gamePolyurethane, po…

Covestro opens new TPU Application Development Center in China

Three-site network now complete: AD Center in Guangzhou, production in Zhuhai, and R&D in Changhua – driving integrated regional synergiesStrategically located near key industry clusters in consumer electronics, automotive, footwear, PPF and specialt…

Covestro Annual General Meeting approves transfer of the minority shareholders’ shares to XRG

Actions of the Board of Management and Supervisory Board ratifiedTransfer of the shares held by the minority shareholders to XRG P.J.S.C. approved against cash compensation of EUR 59.46 per share (squeeze-out under German stock corporation law)Electi…

Covestro launches its largest energy efficiency project to date

New compressor in Dormagen reduces Covestro's energy consumption in Germany by two percentInvestment in the low double-digit million-euro rangeModernization saves approximately 40,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year

Covestro appoints Klaus Fröhlich as new Chief Financial Officer

Covestro, FILK Freiberg, and OUT e.V. develop flexible, conductive polymer smart textile system

Smart textile platform opens possibilities for multiple applications, including sensor-controlled newborn bodysuit for jaundice phototherapy.Impranil® PUDs from Covestro deliver the required combination of conductivity, elongation, and flexibility.

Covestro, Marquardt, and E Ink create responsive, design-integrated surfaces for automotive interiors

Transparent waterborne PU coating allows E Ink e-paper displays to be seamlessly embedded behind premium-feel synthetic materialsCombines dynamic color functionality with the durability and performance required for automotive interiors

Shaping a sustainable future together: Covestro and Team Sonnenwagen continue their partnership

Contract extended for another two yearsCovestro has been the main sponsor since 2018More than ten Covestro materials used in the current Sonnenwagen

Covestro to exhibit solutions for a more sustainable and productive textile industry at Techtextil 2026

Covestro will showcase innovations for textile coatings, adhesive films and thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) at Booth C79, Hall 11.0Pontacol® thermoplastic adhesive film solutions now part of Covestro boothExhibits will highlight how solutions can…

XRG P.J.S.C., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, submits formal squeeze-out request and sets the cash compensation for the transfer of the shares held by minority shareholders of Covestro AG at EUR 59.46 per share

Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT sign contract for groundbreaking smart pyrolysis recycling pilot plant

Agreement marks decisive step toward commercialization of smart pyrolysis for polyurethane rigid foam recycling2kt per year facility to produce high purity recycled aniline for MDI productionResulting MDI comes with up to 40% improved carbon footprin…