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    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…

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  • Planet

    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.

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  • Performance Materials

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

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  • Planet

    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…

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  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • People

    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.

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  • Performance Materials

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    “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.

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  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • People

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

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  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Performance Materials

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    Solutions for the Energy Trilemma

    Secure, affordable, sustainable — the three simultaneous goals of the energy transition are under increasing pressure. During World Energy Week, experts were searching for answers. Technological innovations using advanced plastics may offer a way for…

    Read more
  • People

    The classroom – where the future begins

    Progress happens when ideas become solutions – in laboratories, factories, and throughout society. This requires people who not only understand change but also shape it. The foundation for this is laid in schools.

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    Materials that make the world a brighter place.

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    Case study gallery

    Browse to your heart´s content through all of our current case studies.

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  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Performance Materials

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • People

    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.

    Read more
  • Performance Materials

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    “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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • People

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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.

    Read more
  • Performance Materials

    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.

    Read more
  • Planet

    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…

    Read more
  • Planet

    Solutions for the Energy Trilemma

    Secure, affordable, sustainable — the three simultaneous goals of the energy transition are under increasing pressure. During World Energy Week, experts were searching for answers. Technological innovations using advanced plastics may offer a way for…

    Read more
  • People

    The classroom – where the future begins

    Progress happens when ideas become solutions – in laboratories, factories, and throughout society. This requires people who not only understand change but also shape it. The foundation for this is laid in schools.

    Read more

Solutions

  • Solutions

    Materials

    Materials that make the world a brighter place.

    Read more
  • Creativity
    Solutions

    Industries

    Solutions for every day life.

    Read more
  • outlook on BeijingDaxing Airport
    Cases

    Case study gallery

    Browse to your heart´s content through all of our current case studies.

    Read more

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