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Annual General Meeting 2025

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

Annual Report

Annual Report 2024

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

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. Read more

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  • Annual General Meeting

    Annual General Meeting 2025

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

    Read more

  • Annual Report

    Annual Report 2024

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

    Read more

  • 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.

    Read more

  • Global Trends

    Explore Trends and Covestro's Material Impact!

    Discover how Covestro's innovative materials are leading global trends and shaping the world of tomorrow.

    Read more

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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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  • People

    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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  • People

    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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  • People

    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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  • Planet

    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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  • Planet

    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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  • Planet

    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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  • Planet

    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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  • Planet

    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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  • Performance Materials

    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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  • Planet

    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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  • 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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  • Map Ta Phut

    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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  • Corporate News

    Press Kit: Covestro Annual Press Conference 2025

    Find all documents at a glance here. 

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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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  • Foams

    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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  • Compamed

    Covestro receives ISCC PLUS certification for its South Deerfield, MA, USA site

    Expands focus on mass balanced products using recycled and bio-attributed raw materialsSupport medical packaging and healthcare device manufacturers’ sustainability goals

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  • Corporate News

    Increased profits in challenging market environment

    Group sales remain stable at EUR 3.6 billion (+1.0%) EBITDA increases to EUR 287 million (+3.6%)Net income reaches EUR 33 million Free Operating Cash Flow is at EUR 112 million (–63.6%) Investment Agreement with ADNOC signed Guidance for 2024 fiscal…

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2024 Annual Report (Web version)

https://annualreport.covestro.com/annual-financial-report-2024/en/

IR Earnings Call Presentation

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

March 18, 2025

Covestro increases volumes sold and forges ahead with its transformation

February 26, 2025

Covestro Expands Production in Ohio

January 8, 2025

ADNOC takeover offer for Covestro successful

December 19, 2024

Monique Buch appointed as new Chief Commercial Officer of Covestro

December 16, 2024

Covestro to invest in Pilot Plant for Recycling of Elastomers

December 12, 2024

Covestro and Deloitte jointly develop Monetization Framework for Circular Economy

November 22, 2024

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

November 7, 2024

Increased profits in challenging market environment

October 29, 2024

Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders

October 1, 2024

Q1 2025 Quarterly Statement

May 6, 2025

Deutsche Bank - dbAccess European Champions Conference 2025, Frankfurt

May 27, 2025

2025 Half-Year Financial Report

July 31, 2025

Q3 2025 Quarterly Statement

October 30, 2025

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