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Annual General Meeting 2025

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Circular Economy – Closing the Loop

Covestro wants to become fully circular and thus intends to accelerate the transformation to a climate-neutral and resource-conserving economy. Read more

First Quarter 2025

First Quarter 2025

Find all key figures and background information about the first quarter 2025 here.

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Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2025

The Annual General Meeting 2025 has been held on April 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CEST as a virtual event. Find out more in our press kit.

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Annual Report

Annual Report 2024

Discover our annual report featuring highlights from 2024 and fascinating stories behind the numbers.

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Sustainability

Circular Economy – Closing the Loop

Covestro wants to become fully circular and thus intends to accelerate the transformation to a climate-neutral and resource-conserving economy.

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Sonnenwagen exclusive: Future mobility from Aachen

Things are already really busy in the workshops of Team Sonnenwagen. Tools are being laid out here, carbon mats are being prepared there. Moritz Mitzel, structural manager of Team Sonnenwagen, consults with his shift supervisor. Today they are gluing…

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Planet

Realigning the energy policy triangle

There’s a serious imbalance in the energy system: While the expansion of renewables in Germany is now visibly progressing, supply security is questionable, and prices are far too high. The energy architecture needs to be readjusted.

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People

Industry as a Cornerstone of Stability

In today's increasingly complex world, people are seeking more guidance and security than ever before. We need a comprehensive approach to building societal resilience – with a robust industrial sector serving as both a stabilizing force and a driver…

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AI – The Art of Intelligent Utilization

In light of the increase in fake news and manipulation, Artificial Intelligence is now being regulated in Europe. Yet despite all the risks, we must absolutely tap into its immense potential, especially in digitally mediocre Germany.

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More Trust in the Economy

A wave of disillusionment is sweeping across the globe, leaving a trail of frustration and despair in its wake. This massive erosion of trust can and must be overcome with the help of the economy. To achieve this, we need a new political approach tha…

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Learning to change!

The world is changing, the challenges are increasing. In order to overcome them and turn them into opportunities, we must strengthen the social foundations – with a new understanding of education.

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Juggling many Balls

Our highly complex world needs a new approach to collaboration – only with the highest degree of agility, flexibility, and pragmatism can stagnation be overcome and innovative power be unleashed.

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In Conversation: Intensified Collaboration with Chinese Recycler Ausell

Covestro is strengthening its collaboration with Chinese plastics recycling specialist Ausell through a new initiative aimed at establishing a closed-loop system for automotive plastics recycling in China. As the world’s largest auto market, China is…

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Planet

How material loops can be closed for cars

Closed material loops are crucial for protecting our planet. Returning materials at the end of a long and useful first life into such loops is essential. Plastics are particularly suitable for this and play an important role in many industries and ap…

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Driving Industry Transformation: there is only sustainable innovation

As someone deeply passionate about sustainability and innovation, I see the chemical industry as both a challenge and an incredible opportunity. We stand at a pivotal moment, one where the actions we take can redefine not only our industry but also o…

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How we are turning Germany into a center of innovation

From electric cars to smartphones, from spectacle lenses to solar panels - plastics are omnipresent and indispensable in our everyday lives.

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Less plastic waste – not less plastic

The world of states wants to curb plastic in the environment, a long overdue step. The decisive round of negotiations is currently underway in South Korea – but with completely exaggerated demands. Time for more pragmatism and willingness to compromi…

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Planet

Global plastic treaty needs common sense

Plastic pollution must urgently end. But the negotiations must focus on what is feasible rather than on excessive demands.

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Linking arms and filling in

In times of political uncertainty, business is particularly stipulated to save the climate. Companies should make it even clearer how well advanced green technologies are and why it is worth investing in them. And they should work together more inten…

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My First Visit to the World of Tomorrow: Covestro's Pilot Plant for biobased Aniline

Marlene Hirzel, Social Media Manager at Covestro, takes a look into the chemistry of the future: In Leverkusen, the company has put into operation the world's first pilot plant where the important raw material aniline is being produced from biomass.…

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Faster, Higher, Further for the Climate

Sports events like the Olympic Games not only inspire billions of people, but are also increasingly focusing on sustainability and can become a model for jointly shaping a green future.

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People

Back to fruitful arguing

Black and white thinking and isolation instead of constructive exchange – we are in danger of losing the culture of dialogue. This can also have fatal consequences for the economy and prosperity. A plea for fair debate.

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Planet

Shaping the Future of the Plastics Industry Together

We need a strong industry – and we need a strong Europe. The EU elections are a critical moment that sets the course for Europe's future and allows citizens to decide how the EU should face upcoming challenges. It is an opportunity to shape a sustain…

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Concrete Points for the Transition to a Circular Economy: Shaping the Future Has Already Begun

In recent years, industrial decarbonization, or defossilization, as we should better say in the plastics industry, has gained significant importance. The topic is on everyone's radar. The solutions being sought are numerous: some promising, others ra…

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Europe and its USP

The EU is largely a successful project, also in terms of the economy. But the community urgently needs to evolve: face the new realities from outside, increase its competitiveness and focus on its core competencies.

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Covestro makes a moderate start to 2025

Group sales of around EUR 3.5 billion EBITDA at the upper end of the forecast at EUR 137 millionNet income at EUR –160 millionFOCF of EUR –253 millionFull-year guidance narrowed within given ranges

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Materials & Industries

INEOS and Covestro agree landmark 8-Year LNG linked Gas Supply Agreement

Reinforces commitment to protecting European industryBuilds on INEOS' global LNG sourcing and distribution capabilities8-Year Agreement provides long-term feedstock and energy security for Covestro’s European operationsDemonstrates the power of colla…

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Corporate News

Covestro forges ahead with transformation and strengthens competitiveness

Actions of the Board of Management and Supervisory Board ratifiedFive members of the Supervisory Board reelectedDr. Markus Steilemann: Unswerving implementation of the ongoing transformation with an emphasis on four strategic focus areas

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Corporate News

Press Kit: Annual General Meeting 2025

Here you will find all the important documents relating to our Annual General Meeting 2024 at a glance: Our press release, the speeches, the link to the live broadcast as well as downloadable images and further links.

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Automotive

Covestro contributes to automotive circularity with materials recycled from end-of-life headlamps

PCR polycarbonates from end-of-life headlamps support automotive circularityCommercially available TÜV Rheinland-certified Volkswagen and NIO currently validating the material

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Sustainability

Solar Dryers Support Coffee Production in Ethiopia

Innovative polycarbonate solar dryers for coffee productionTechnology protects harvests and improves qualityPartnerships promote sustainable development

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Materials & Industries

Covestro to Open Automated Laboratory for Developing Coating and Adhesive Formulations

Focus on crosslinkers and bindersTesting of tens of thousands of formulations per year possibleDigitalization and automation enables data-driven research and developmentNetworked robotics allows more efficient data generation for even more segment-sp…

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Corporate News

Covestro publishes energy efficiency target

By 2030, energy consumption per ton of product is to be 20 percent lower than in 2020This corresponds to a saving of around 550,000 tons of CO2 emissionsUse of more efficient processes and innovative technologies makes it possible

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Netherlands

LyondellBasell and Covestro Announce Permanent Closure of PO11 Unit at Maasvlakte, Netherlands

Joint Venture site produced Propylene Oxide and Styrene Monomers (POSM)LYB must ensure assets in portfolio are a long-term strategic fitCovestro works to optimally position the company as part of “Sustainable Future” strategyContinuing commitment to…

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Capacity for specialty films in Thailand expanded

Investment in the higher double-digit million Euro rangeConstruction completed on scheduleMeets growing demand of customers worldwide

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Global

Covestro increases volumes sold and forges ahead with its transformation

Group Sales of EUR 14.2 billion (–1.4%)EBITDA of EUR 1.1 billion (–0.8%)Free operating cash flow of EUR 89 million (–61.6%)High acceptance ratio for ADNOC's takeover offerSavings of EUR 400 million per annum by 2028Outlook for 2025: EBITDA between EU…

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Press Kit: Covestro Annual Press Conference 2025

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Plastics

Covestro unveils Autentium®: an innovative step towards the future of currency printing

Autentium® a mono-polymer solution for currency printing industryRecyclable printing substrate offers a more sustainable solutionCombining advanced security features with durability and printabilityDebuting at Intergraf Currency + Identity, 2025 in M…

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Energy

Four Covestro U.S. Sites Now Running Entirely on Renewable Electricity

Result of virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Ørstedprovides 90 MW of renewable energy capacityreduces approximately 90,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually

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Sustainability

Life Cycle Assessments digitalized: boosting transparency

Covestro finishes digitalization of product-specific life cycle assessments (LCA)Annual update of environmental data for approx. 50,000 finished products available within the second half of 2025Methodology for calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland

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Composites

Covestro Expands Production in Ohio

Investment in the low triple-digit million Euro rangeSignificant capacity increase with multiple new production linesCustomized polycarbonate material solutions for the American market

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Covestro partners with logistics expert DB Cargo BTT for more sustainable chemicals transport to Poland

Reduction of CO₂ emissions by at least 70% compared to conventional transportation methods1Long-term customer Selena benefits from sustainable transportCovestro aims to become climate neutral by 2050

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Plastics

Covestro and China’s GAC join forces to pioneer material solutions for flying cars

Strategic collaboration agreement signed for joint innovationFocus on lightweight polycarbonates, smart applications and lower-carbon footprint solutionsAccelerating sustainable urban air mobilityPrototype of electrically powered flying car with rang…

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Corporate News

ADNOC takeover offer for Covestro successful

ADNOC International, now XRG, achieves total of 91.3 percent after additional acceptance period Covestro supposed to become foundational platform of XRG’s Performance Materials and Specialty Chemicals business Closing of transaction is subject to reg…

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Plastics

Redefining display technology for automotive windshields

Eastman, Covestro, and Ceres partner to advance holographic transparent displaysNew head-up display technology enables multiple displays in various positions in a single windshieldCollaboration aims to meet automotive OEM demand for improved safety a…

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Materials & Industries

Covestro and Selena continue innovation partnership for more sustainable construction materials

Selena’s Tytan Professional® Adhesive for Bricklaying offers an answer to cement with a 90% carbon footprint reduction1Mass-balanced bio-attributed MDI from Desmodur® CQ range key factorMeets high market demands for faster working and more sustainabl…

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Materials & Industries

Covestro unveils CERTEVO®: An innovative polymeric substrate to revolutionize security printing

Launch of official brand CERTEVO® for security printing industry Applied in high-secure and durable official documents, certificates, and applications demanding for advanced anti-counterfeiting measuresCombining advanced security features design with…

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Sustainability

Covestro and Deloitte jointly develop Monetization Framework for Circular Economy

Developing and implementing business models in the circular economyMonetization approach for circular solutions developed together with Deloitte, structured basic framework establishedFramework validated through pilot projects, scalable across indust…

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Recycling

Covestro deepens collaboration with Ausell to advance end-of-life automotive plastics recycling

Joint initiative to build a closed-loop for automotive plastics recyclingPlastics recycled from end-of-life headlamps to be used for new automotive applicationsAddressing rising industry demands and regulations

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Corporate News

Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Covestro AG support ADNOC International's public takeover offer

Offer price of €62.00 per share in cash, representing an attractive premium of 54 percent to the unaffected share price of CovestroBoard of Management and Supervisory Board recommend to Covestro's shareholders to accept the offerADNOC International i…

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Unleashing: The Material Effect

Combining material science, process expertise, and application development for breakthrough solutions.

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