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"Fathers want to take a more active role today"

25
May
2022
| 18:18 Europe/Amsterdam
Strengthening fathers in their role as fathers: That's the idea behind the new fathers' network at Covestro. More than sixty employees have now joined the employee network since it was founded about a year ago. Why is it so important to look at the …
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New Map for a Net-Zero Chemical Industry

23
May
2022
| 16:37 Europe/Amsterdam
The reality of climate change is well established, and the urgent need to transition to a carbon neutral economy is shared globally. Actors everywhere advance on their journey towards decarbonization. However, the options are numerous, and the …
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Stepping up to the plate

12
May
2022
| 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam
"How did I make it here?” That’s a question Madison Miller and Emily Connor were asked to consider after receiving the STEP Ahead Award — a recognition presented to 130 women across the U.S. in 2022. Each honoree was selected based on their …
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„We have the drive that it takes“

28
April
2022
| 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam
After more than two years of Corona, the Ukraine war has been going on for more than two months. Climate change, the continuing global warming or the steady advance of Earth Overshoot Day seem to fade into the background. But, global challenges like …
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A circular EU plastic economy until 2050 is possible!

13
April
2022
| 08:35 Europe/Amsterdam
Plastics are excellent materials, absolutely essential to our modern life. However, they suffer from two major problems: their production is energy intensive, and the plastic industry is still mostly linear. 
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International Women's Day - A Day to Celebrate?

31
March
2022
| 14:34 Europe/Amsterdam
World Women's Day - is it a day to celebrate? This year, on the occasion of March 8, 2022, International Women's Day (IWD), we at Covestro asked ourselves this question from several different angles.
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Adhesive raw materials division in Spain pioneers – they are running solely on green electricity

25
March
2022
| 10:45 Europe/Amsterdam
Three sites in Spain are now running on green electricity. This brings Covestro much closer to climate neutrality. Two other plants in Spain have been running electricity from renewable sources for a long time.
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“Sticking together in these times: That's what makes us special at Covestro”

18
March
2022
| 09:55 Europe/Amsterdam
War in Europe, the unrelenting Covid pandemic and business challenges – times are turbulent. Life is currently intense and demanding for employees, presenting each and every one of us with difficulties. This is why the Human Resources focus has to …
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„Fighting for equal opportunities is a motivational boost“

10
March
2022
| 12:41 Europe/Amsterdam
Dr. Sarah Schwabe, Executive Board Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer Dr. Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro, talks about the internal equity network COMPASS, its personal challenges and why we still need to draw attention to International …
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“We need to set ourselves ambitious climate targets”

03
March
2022
| 18:34 Europe/Amsterdam
You may have already seen it on the news: Covestro has set itself the goal to achieve climate neutrality in our own operations by 2035. This ambitious target is backed by a solid plan. For me as a technology person, the path forward is truly …
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The circular economy as growth engine

24
February
2022
| 12:00 Europe/Amsterdam
This blog article was also published in the “blog politische ökonomie” on February 2, 2022. It would have been a strong signal. In December, the UN Security Council could have classified climate change as a threat to peace and security for the first …
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Children share their environmental concerns

17
February
2022
| 10:22 Europe/Amsterdam
Taiwanese Children up to 12 years are invited to participate at the forthcoming Environmental Story Competition. They should use their voice to let more people learn about what is happening to the oceans of our planet, and how to protect our seas …
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