Political Foothold in the German Capital
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of polymer materials, Covestro maintains close contacts with political stakeholders. In 2018, the company opened a Liaison Office in Berlin to further intensify its dialog with decision-makers at the federal level. Liaison Office visitors can learn about how Covestro products benefit society and about their value to particular industries.
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A spacious foyer invites Liaison Office visitors to interact. -
There is also a bit of Covestro in the furniture. The foam from the sofa upholstery comes from the company’s product portfolio. -
In the center of the room, guests will find a small selection of exhibits made of Covestro materials.
The Liaison Office is the center of Covestro’s political communication at the federal level and thus the most important point of contact with the political institutions in Berlin. From the materials manufacturer’s perspective, being able to successfully contribute to shaping policy is an essential component of entrepreneurship. The company is neutral in terms of party politics.
As part of its ongoing dialog, Covestro therefore regularly contacts authorities, members of parliament, associations, and non-governmental organizations directly. The company sees itself as a driving force, actively participating in political, regulatory, and social debates. The materials manufacturer is committed above all to a uniform and fair regulatory framework and fact-based decision-making. The central issues here include building a Circular Economy, chemicals regulation, energy policy, and maintaining global competitiveness.
To this end, the company is also involved in a large number of interest groups and organizations in Germany. Binding directives for political advocacy work apply here as well. A great example of Covestro’s commitment to responsible and transparent lobbying is the Lobby Transparency Initiative of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) and Transparency International, which the materials manufacturer helped to drive forward and which resulted in a bill by the grand coalition in September 2020. Learn more about Covestro’s advocacy activities at the federal level here.
Contact
Covestro Liaison Office in Berlin
Friedrichstraße 68
10117 Berlin
