The environment in the spotlight

We take comprehensive responsibility for our environmental footprint across a broad spectrum of environmental challenges. Our approach transforms these challenges into opportunities for innovation and value creation. We focus on three key areas:

Water

Water's vital role in our operations extends far beyond production ‒ it connects us to the communities where we operate and the ecosystems we share. This understanding drives our comprehensive approach to water stewardship, balancing operational excellence with environmental responsibility.

Curious to learn more about our efforts in advancing water stewardship?

Waste

While the scale of global waste presents significant environmental challenges, we see real opportunities for value creation. Our approach goes beyond traditional waste management ‒ we're developing technologies that transform discarded materials into tomorrow's solutions, creating economic value while addressing environmental needs.

Dive deeper into our Waste-to-Value Philosophy.

Microplastics

Our primary commitment to preventing microplastic emissions is embodied through our participation in Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), the industry-wide initiative to keep plastic particles out of waterways and oceans. In recent years, the sites and facilities that produce and process microplastics have implemented measures in accordance with local regulations and industry practices to prevent such emissions. The measures are regularly reviewed and optimized when necessary.

Discover more about Microplastics and how we at Covestro implement Operation Clean Sweep® across our facilities.