Articles tagged with 'sustainability' | Covestro

Investment decision for commercial scale plant using the ICCP technology of BioBTXThe plant in Delfzijl will create 35 new jobs and process around 20,000 tonnes of waste per year.Outcome: aromatic oil consisting of benzene, toluene and xylenes

New compressor in Dormagen reduces Covestro's energy consumption in Germany by two percentInvestment in the low double-digit million-euro rangeModernization saves approximately 40,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year

Achieves 2025 Carbon Footprint for Organization (CFO) certification from TGO and ISO 14064-1 standardSharpening business readiness for emerging trends and Net Zero

Commissioning planned for end of 2026Ten percent of steam at the Brunsbüttel site can be generated with renewable energy thanks to the heat batteryBreakthrough Energy Catalyst and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are supporting the project.

Group's first ISCC PLUS certified powder coating resin site in AsiaReducing product carbon footprint and enabling green supply chains 

Covestro Thailand Launches “Green Guardians” Project and Signs Partnership with Tripartite Network Schools to Create Environmental and Sustainability Learning Opportunities for Youth in Local Communities

Covestro Taiwan announces that its Zhangbin Site received the "Mutual Aid Groups Performance Outstanding Award in Practice Demonstration and Observation" for 2025 from the Chemicals Administration, Ministry of Environment. The award was presented by …

Covestro Thailand has partnered with the School of Architecture and Design (SoA+D), King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), to launch the Creative Solutions for Circularity Awareness initiative. The program aims to promote …

Collaboration for SustainabilityBeyond Covestro's recycled polycarbonate roof, the charging station also features EGAT AshNova concrete flooring made from fly ash, a by-product from Mae Moh Power Plant in Lampang province. This reduces cement usage …

Promoting opinion-building and engagement among young peopleParticipation in international sessions in Finland and Spain 

Certification enables production of mass balanced products such as Makrolon® RE Renewable certified attributed products to be supplied starting 2025 Supports Covestro’s vision of becoming fully circular

Humanity is becoming older, wealthier, and more interconnected High-tech plastics support smart solutions for megatrends 

Covestro and Katoen Natie launch an electric truck project in Thailand. The initiative saves 400 tons of CO₂ annually.

Materials manufacturer Covestro has partnered with Hasco Vision, a leading automotive lighting supplier in China, to pilot and implement sustainable logistics solutions. This collaboration marks Covestro’s latest effort to extend green logistics to …

Joint initiative with China Jushi aimed at expanding e-truck fleetRoute expected to cut CO2 emissions by 47 percent compared to diesel transportSupports Covestro’s 2050 scope 3 climate neutrality target

PCR polycarbonates from end-of-life headlamps support automotive circularityCommercially available TÜV Rheinland-certified Volkswagen and NIO currently validating the material

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

Production achieves new levels in sustainability and competitivenessAnnual CO2 reduction of 22,000 tons achievedNew energy efficiency targets reinforce climate protection 

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 

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 …

Result of virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Ørstedprovides 90 MW of renewable energy capacityreduces approximately 90,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually

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 …

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

Selena’s Tytan Professional® Adhesive for Bricklaying offers an answer to cement with a 90% carbon footprint reduction1Mass-balanced bio-attributed MDI from Desmodur® CQ range key factorMeets high market demands for faster working and more …

Launch of official brand CERTEVO® for security printing industry Applied in high-secure and durable official documents, certificates, and applications demanding for advanced anti-counterfeiting measuresCombining advanced security features …

Developing and implementing business models in the circular economyMonetization approach for circular solutions developed together with Deloitte, structured basic framework establishedFramework validated through pilot projects, scalable across …

Joint initiative to build a closed-loop for automotive plastics recyclingPlastics recycled from end-of-life headlamps to be used for new automotive applicationsAddressing rising industry demands and regulations

Upgraded infrastructure for future technologies to realize sustainable solutions in all regionsDigital R&D simulations to research recycling innovationsInvestments drive applications in core industries automotive and construction

Catalysis research centre as a joint project with RWTH Aachen UniversityScientists develop alternative raw material sources, improving the recyclability of plasticsPartners have been promoting sustainable chemistry since 2007

Covestro to supply MDI with bio-circular attributed raw materialsCarlisle Construction Materials will produce polyurethane building insulation from the MDIMaterial based on ISCC PLUS certified sustainable raw materials has a CO2 reduction potential …