Articles tagged with 'sustainability' | Covestro

New joint program aiming for efficient, sustainable automotive plastic recycling

First product from Covestro related to chemically recycled post-consumer waste to answer ELV and EPEAT expectationsJoint development with Neste and BorealisDrop-in solution with identical properties, production and product specifications as …

Covestro authorizes Chaoyang University of Technology to develop Covestro’s environmental picture book into a vivid, interactive storytelling program for childrenThe MOU signing was witnessed by officials from the German Institute Taipei and the …

Share of renewable power increases to 60 percent of current demandFive-year term from 2026 to 2030Saves 103,000 tons of CO2 emissions

Significant step toward producing plastics based on plant biomassNew process for petroleum-free raw material on its way to industrial maturityAnother milestone in the promotion of the Circular Economy accomplished  

 Covestro’s “The Adventures of Young Guardians – Volume II” bilingual picture book will be promoted by more than 10 partnersVolume II focuses on the circular economy conceptAn electronic file of the picture book is available for download, …

Encina to supply Covestro with chemically recycled raw materials enabling circular MDI, TDI and polycarbonate starting at the end of 2027Pioneering milestone for raw materials derived from end-of-life plasticsRecycled feedstock reduces carbon …

Covestro is main sponsor of Team Sonnenwagen for another two yearsCTO Thorsten Dreier: "Reducing emissions together"More sustainable material solutions for interiors, exteriors and powertrains

Double-digit million investment in TDI plant in DormagenMeasures further improve energy efficiency and CO2 footprintConsistent alignment of production with customer needs

Joint laboratory to address key challenges of future mobilityDriving commercialization of low-carbon solutions and establishment of relevant standardsDevelopment of smart surface technologies and battery solutions

Victory in qualifying, start from pole positionIn the leading group during the raceA total of 38 teams competed in the world's toughest solar car raceMore than 3,000 kilometers through the Australian outback

Shanghai facility is the inaugural dedicated line of its kind of Covestro with an annual capacity of 25,000 tonsCommitted to supplying 60,000 tons of recycled-content polycarbonates annually in Asia Pacific by 2026Expansive range of premium recycled …

The multi-million euro investment in a Direct Fired Thermal Oxidizer (DFTO) took four years and was completed on schedule. The DFTO passed and received the operation permit from local government, enabling the Zhangbin site to reduce Volatile Organic …

Robust process developed on a laboratory scalePilot-scale technical implementation startsRecycled monomer can be used for the production of polycarbonate

New solar car "Adelie" makes rounds in LeverkusenA lot of teamwork, passion and experience lead to optimized prototypeCovestro materials in the new vehicle and sports outfit of the team

The Covestro Adelie was designed for the world's toughest solar car race, the Bridgestone World Solar ChallengeCovestro supports project with innovative materials and as main sponsorThe overarching goal is the realization of the circular economy

Kaynemaile, a leading global designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh for commercial, residential, and public buildings, today announces a major shift from fossil-based raw materials to biomass content. The company uses Makrolon® RE, an ISCC …

Long-term agreement signed with Ørsted as part of its planned Mockingbird Solar Center in Texas, U.S.Covestro’s 90MW share of renewable energy estimated to offset 70,000 tons of CO2 emissions at its Baytown, Texas, site annually, starting in late …

Concept car "muc023" takes 2nd place in the international car race "Shell Eco-marathon" (Europe and Africa)Front and side windows made of transparent lightweight plasticNew polycarbonates with alternative raw materials

Lower carbon footprint thanks to bio-based materialSupports freshness, quality, and shelf life of foodReduces waste by enabling recyclable packaging

Solar coatings plant of Covestro in the Netherlands celebrates its 10th anniversaryThe Netherlands houses the largest independent solar glass coatings producer in EuropeThe journey started 10 years ago as a start-up business producing an innovative …

Introduction of a grade with 90 percent recycled contentClimate neutral1 polycarbonates with up to 89 percent sustainable shareCollaboration with Jabra on Evolve2 headset

Covestro’s third-largest site, Baytown, Texas, USA receives ISCC PLUS certificationFocus on mass balanced products using recycled and bio-attributed raw materialsAlready hundreds of products made from alternative raw materials in the circular "CQ" …

Chemical recycling of both flexible foam raw materials is now provenRecticel coordinated four-years EU-funded research projectCovestro drives further development through to industrial useEvocycle® CQ Mattress is Covestro's first chemical recycling …

NALYSES research project looks at the entire product cycleConsortium of industry and scienceTransfer of project results to other industries plannedFunding by German Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Companies agree production of key basic chemicalsCovestro uses electricity with certificates of origin from hydropower for electrolysis in North Rhine-WestphaliaCooperation reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 120,000 tons per year

Group again receives excellent CDP “A-” ratingRanking confirms strong climate strategy and transparencyTop score achieved in four categories

Multi-year contract calls for annual purchase of 300 gigawatt hours of wind and solar power from CGNPlans to cover 30 percent of electricity demand at Covestro's Shanghai siteSolid basis for significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

Bangkok — Covestro, one of the leading suppliers of premium polymers, officially launched its Learning Center of Plastic Innovation for Sustainability. The centre’s primary objective is to provide an out-of-classroom platform to Thai children to …

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) names solution from Niaga® award winner of the Circular Economy Prize. The prize in the Digital Products Passports (DPP) category underlines the importance of transparency and traceability …