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Resilience – An Overall Societal Imperative

To achieve greater security, stability, and autonomy, we need a society-wide push for development – anchored by a strong industry, with chemistry at its core.

Avoiding Double Work

This year could be pivotal for regulations on chemical and plastic management. However, we must ensure that the various initiatives complement rather than compete with each other.

More Than Just Business: Companies as Key Players Against Hate

Hate speech and exclusion are unacceptable. They ultimately harm everyone. The millions of employees in companies can show a better way – through solidarity, fairness, and tolerance.

40 Years of Schengen – We Need More of It!

For 40 years, Europeans have enjoyed freedom of movement thanks to the Schengen Agreement. Yet the idea of a united continent is currently facing tough times. Now more than ever, we need more Europe – not less.

Safer Food – thanks to Science and Materials

From diarrhea to cancer – contaminated food affects 600 million people every year. Scientific methods, international standards and the right materials enhance food safety. But in dealing with risks, we need to keep a sense of proportion.

Beyond Black and White Thinking

While the climate crisis reaches new heights, there is a silver lining: E-mobility stands at an exciting turning point. Innovative materials can pave the way to a sustainable future.

Digital Business Card for the Circular Economy

Only 6.9 percent of all resources used are being recycled – another alarming decline. However, digitalization is opening new possibilities for the circular economy, particularly through digital product passports. The chemical industry is leading the…

Formula for a Strong Chemical Industry

Germany and Europe need a strong chemical industry. While the current environment hasn't been conducive to this, both Berlin and Brussels seem now to be refocusing on the sector's importance.

Green and Smart – The EU Must Build on Its Core Strengths

Sustainability, openness, innovation: These are the winning cards the EU must play in the global arena. The world needs the EU more than ever – as a beacon of stability, a guarantor of prosperity and well-being, and an architect of the future.

Humans and Machines: A Look at Digital Transformation at Covestro

Artificial Intelligence has become a constant assistant - analyzing, optimizing, and accelerating innovations at a rapid pace. According to the Hays HR Report 2024, companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to boost productivity. But h…

A key driver for sustainable business

Covestro is on a mission to reimagine the chemical industry by embracing circularity. This means finding smarter ways to recycle, switching to renewable raw materials, and creating products that reduce environmental impact. But achieving circularity…

Unleashing the Power of Creativity

Creativity is increasingly becoming a strategic success factor for companies, not just in research. It's a key competency that needs to be deliberately awakened and fostered.

Covestro and CUBOS: It’s the Choice of Raw Materials that is Crucial

Materials play a key role in advancing the circular economy and reducing the carbon footprint of products and entire sectors. But how are they chosen, and which sustainable engineering plastics are suitable for electrification? CUBOS, a leading compa…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

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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Covestro AG: Reduced outlook for 2025

Covestro acquires Pontacol: expansion in specialty films

Significant step in long-term growth strategyExpansion of product and technology portfolio with innovative film solutionsStronger market presence in Europe through additional production capacitiesAttractive value creation potential through synergies…

From Materials to Solutions: Covestro Brings "The Material Effect" to K 2025

Innovative materials as enablers for circular economy, climate neutrality and high-performance solutionsBridge between material science, process- and application developmentFocus areas at the booth: Sustainable future, automotive, electronics, health…

Covestro at K 2025 – Sneak Preview

Driving the future of materials:At K 2025, we’re showcasing our latest innovations and the power of The Material Effect – transforming industries and enabling sustainable solutions.Here you’ll find a sneak preview of key documents and content related…

​​​Suiting up Team Sonnenwagen with more sustainable sportswear created through a three-way partnership

Huafeng, Cyclone, and Covestro collaborate to equip Team Sonnenwagen with new sportswear.The team’s 2025 kit is partly crafted from recycled PET yarns from Cyclone and partly bio-based polyurethane (PU) dispersions from Covestro.Innovative HAPTIC® te…

Sonnenwagen Æthon – Ready for the Ultimate Challenge Through the Outback

5.80 meters long, 1.50 meters wide, 170 kilos heavy, and 3 kilowatt-hours battery capacityGoal: Victory at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge from August 24-31, 2025 in AustraliaCovestro involved since 2017, main sponsor and technology partner sin…

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

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…

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 

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.

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

Solar Dryers Support Coffee Production in Ethiopia

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

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…

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 

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…

Capacity for specialty films in Thailand expanded

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

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…

Press Kit: Covestro Annual Press Conference 2025

Find all documents at a glance here. 

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…

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

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  

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  

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

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…

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…