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From cradle to gate. Climate neutral MDI.
We are consistently pursuing our path to a circular economy and more sustainability. Now we are expanding our Desmodur® CQ portfolio by offering you a climate neutral MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate), thanks to the use of alternative raw materials, based on plant waste.
Story · February 28, 2022
Shaping the construction sector
From innovative materials to recycling advancements
We don’t say it’s easy. But possible.
We are on the road to climate neutrality by 2035 for scope 1 and 2.
Keeping it neutral
The alternative raw materials are allocated to the products with the help of certified mass balancing according to ISCC PLUS, so no CO2 emissions are generated in this part of the value-added cycle and the production process is more sustainable.
Carbon neutrality is the result of an internal assessment of a partial product life cycle from raw material extraction (cradle) to the factory gate (of Covestro), also known as cradle-to-gate assessment. The methodology of our LCA, for which an external audit and certification will soon be available, is based on the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards. The calculation takes into account biogenic carbon sequestration based on preliminary data from the supply chain. No compensation measures were applied.
"Desmodur® CQ products are an important factor in achieving our sustainability goals. Our climate neutral MDI has another major advantage: it is a drop-in solution – so our customers can use it immediately in their production without any changeover and a higher energy efficiency.”
Hermann-Josef Dörholt
Global Head of Performance Materials at Covestro
Introducing our ‘CQ’ branding – a reflection of our commitment to circularity
At Covestro, as our ‘We will be fully circular’ vision outlines, we believe enabling the transition to circularity is a key part of our environmental and social responsibility. By offering alternative raw materials, innovative chemical recycling technologies, renewable energy in production and joint innovation, we aim to help the whole value chain become more circular. In order to reflect this commitment, and to make it even clearer how our products support our circular vision as well as your path towards sustainability, we are introducing a branding for our products driving circularity. The range of solutions carrying CQ will constantly grow. The first products available are our climate neutral products Desmodur® CQ 44V70L MS and Desmodur® CQ 44V20L MS as well our Desmodur® CQ 44V70L MB and Desmodur® CQ 44V20L MB with a significantly improved carbon footprint. Further CQ products are being evaluated and will be applied to metal panel, appliance and automotive solutions. The abbreviation ‘CQ’ stands for circular intelligence. Together, C and Q underline how essential thought-leading, innovative solutions can drive circularity forward.
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