Circular Economy – Closing the Loop

Covestro expands Coatings and Adhesives lab in Shanghai

Covestro launches localized production of medical-grade TPU in Asia Pacific

Changhua site meets international regulatory standards for global medical applicationsEnables faster, more flexible regional supply to meet growing demandExpands company’s medical-grade TPU production beyond North America

High-performance materials for advanced biologics administration

Meeting growing demands in biologics delivery Material solutions enable reliable delivery of high-volume biologics Enhanced performance supports patient self-administration at home  

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 logistics: Covestro, Hasco Vision partner to forge a green supply chain

Covestro launches first regular e-truck deployment to customer site in China

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

Milestone: Over 3 GW of photovoltaic module shipments with frames using Covestro PU composites

Equivalent to 5 million standard solar panels, highlighting growing market acceptanceCompany to showcase these PU composite frames and other material innovations at world’s largest solar energy trade fair in Shanghai

Reliable and innovative film solutions for head-up displays enhance safety and immersive driving experience

Covestro to debut HUD film solution at China trade fair EACAlready in mass production with leading carmakers

Covestro brings new polymeric substrate concept for security printing to China

Advanced film-based solution to be presented in China for first time at SDS conference

Expanded portfolio of Specialty Films for security glazing protection

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

Covestro advances TPU solutions for SCF injection technology

New TPU material series optimized for supercritical fluid (SCF) injection foaming technologyPioneering in-house SCF injection foaming system installed in Taiwan to advance application development and quality control in Asia PacificEnhanced capabiliti…

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

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…

Covestro certified as a Top Employer in China for the seventh consecutive year

Recognition highlights the company’s leadership in well-being, diversity, and people development

Covestro and WNC partner to drive a circular future for the communications industry

Circular polycarbonate solutions from Covestro at the core of the collaboration Driving low-carbon network device innovation  

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…

Monique Buch appointed as new Chief Commercial Officer of Covestro

Covestro expands production of partially bio-based coatings materials in Asia Pacific

Desmophen® CQ NH contains at least 25 percent bio-based content and is now available in Asia PacificProduced at company’s Foshan site in southern China, powered entirely by renewable energyHigh-performance product finds applications in wind turbine c…

Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Covestro AG support ADNOC International's public takeover offer

Offer price of €62.00 per share in cash, representing an attractive premium of 54 percent to the unaffected share price of CovestroBoard of Management and Supervisory Board recommend to Covestro's shareholders to accept the offerADNOC International i…

Increased profits in challenging market environment

Group sales remain stable at EUR 3.6 billion (+1.0%) EBITDA increases to EUR 287 million (+3.6%)Net income reaches EUR 33 million Free Operating Cash Flow is at EUR 112 million (–63.6%) Investment Agreement with ADNOC signed Guidance for 2024 fiscal…

Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders

ADNOC International Germany Holding AG makes a takeover offer at €62.00 per Covestro share The Investment Agreement defines key aspects of the strategic partnership, including clear commitments by ADNOC International to fully support the ‘Sustainable…

Covestro to build new TPU application development center in Guangzhou, China

New application development center will enhance customer proximity, foster cross-functional synergies, and streamline talent and resource managementCompany rapidly expands its footprint for TPU in the Asia-Pacific region: new APAC application develop…

‘Beyond Leather Materials’ develops new, >85% bio-based leather alternative made with apple waste using PU dispersions from Covestro

Beyond Leather Materials’ LEAP® contains more than 85% bio-based material, largely waste from apple-pressing processesCovestro’s INSQIN® technology forms the basis for LEAP®’s protective coating, ensuring optimum durability and a premium finishExperi…

Covestro to collaborate with Li Auto on advanced, sustainable material solutions for Next-Gen vehicles

Joint innovation platform with leading Chinese EV maker intendedFocus on circularity and future-oriented applications with engineering plasticsLaunch of new polycarbonate solutions for smart lighting

Covestro introduces new adhesive solutions for automotive and footwear industries

Solutions unveiled at annual China adhesive industry conferenceAdvancing localization to support coatings and adhesives customers in Asia PacificDigital R&D enhancing innovation efficiency

Covestro to unveil innovative PU battery pack solution at China Composites Expo

Collaboration with Chinese automotive Tier 1 supplier Liyang Shanhu on lightweight battery coversMore application scenarios for PU composites on display at Asia’s top composite materials fair

Rebounding volumes in a challenging environment

Group sales stable at EUR 3.7 billion (–0.8%)EBITDA within expectations at EUR 320 million (–16.9%)Group result at EUR –72 millionFree operating cash flow at EUR –147 millionGuidance for 2024 fiscal year: EBITDA between EUR 1 billion and EUR 1.4 bill…

Covestro showcases innovations in cast elastomers in Asia Pacific

Solutions meeting diverse demands from offshore wind to electric vehiclesFirst locally assembled Baulé® alpha machine launched in ChinaMore sustainable elastomers grades available at Shanghai production site

Materials enabling design for circularity

Design of products plays an important role for a circular economyChemical industry at the right spot in value chain to bring knowledge about materials into design discussionsCovestro offers knowledge on various aspects of circular design

Covestro teams up with Alibaba Cloud to advance sustainable plastics traceability

Joint solutions to enhance supply chain transparency of sustainable plasticsCarbon accounting and tracing platform empowered by digital technologyProven use case in the consumer goods sector

Tonney develops more sustainable hairdryers with low-carbon materials from Covestro

First commercial application of Covestro’s bio-based waterborne crosslinker in electronics and appliancesRecycled polycarbonate and CMF aesthetic design further contribute to sustainabilityNew hairdryers unveiled at Design Shanghai

Covestro showcases innovative materials and solutions at SNEC PV Power Expo in China

From old tires to new car parts: Covestro, Neste and Borealis aim at closing loop for automotive industry

Partners signed agreementDiscarded tires liquified via chemical recycling, then processed into base chemicals and further into polycarbonates of high purityRecycled share attributed via the mass balance approachFirst products available already

Covestro launches Desmopan® FR TPU series for cable jacket solutions

New series meeting stringent regulations and expanding company’s TPU portfolioOffering an optimal balance of fire retardancy and physical performanceAvailable in partially bio-based grades to address sustainability needs, particularly in mobility and…

Covestro wins prestigious industry award at Security Document Summit in China

Recognizing company’s commitment to enhancing ID document securityAll-in-one passport and ID card solutions utilizing specialty films

Covestro gets off to a solid start in fiscal year 2024

Group sales of EUR 3.5 billion (–6.2%)EBITDA of EUR 273 million (–4.5%) Net income of EUR –35 million (previous year: EUR –26 million) FOCF of EUR –129 million (previous year: EUR –139 million)Guidance for full-year 2024 confirmed Q2 2024: EBITDA bet…

Covestro collaborates with automotive partners on car-to-car plastic recycling

New joint program aiming for efficient, sustainable automotive plastic recycling

Covestro introduces polycarbonates from recycled, attributed materials for high purity applications

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 fossil-ba…

APEC® XT: new product line based on polycarbonate copolymers from Covestro

Promising application possibilities in the electrical and electronics industry, healthcare, mobility and photovoltaicsEnhanced properties and functions compared to standard gradesPlastics with mass-balanced and recycled raw materials will also be mad…

Covestro welcomes German Chancellor at Asia-Pacific Innovation Center in Shanghai

Asia-Pacific Innovation Center one of Covestro’s leading innovation hubs for world-class research on the way to circular economy High-tech plastics for China’s ongoing green transformation Development of sustainable products, technologies and solutio…

Covestro implements large photovoltaic facility with tailored polyurethanes at Shanghai site

Covestro publishes climate neutrality targets for scope 3 emissions

Reduction of 10 million metric tons of greenhouse gases produced in upstream and downstream supply chains (scope 3) by 2035, climate neutrality for scope 3 by 2050Climate strategy for reducing greenhouse gases completeConcrete plan for implementation…

Transformation consistently advanced in challenging fiscal year

Group sales of EUR 14.4 billion (–20%)EBITDA of EUR 1.1 billion (– 33.2%)Positive free operating cash flow of EUR 232 million (+68.1%)Climate neutrality strategy finalized with scope 3 targetOutlook for 2024: EBITDA between EUR 1.0 and EUR 1.6 billio…

Covestro certified as Top Employer in China for sixth consecutive year

Covestro implements electric trucks for short-distance chemical shuttling at Shanghai site

Commercial deployment marks significant progress in green logistics pilot programReady for scaling up at company’s largest production siteContributing to scope 3 emissions reduction and a circular economy

Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings

New PU dispersion is one-third bio-based

Covestro to launch mass-balanced PUDs in the Asia Pacific market

Low-carbon-footprint PUDs with up to 80 percent alternative raw materials1  based on solidsDrop-in solution with identical technical properties from batch to batchOffering starts from Q1 2024

Covestro introduces five coating solutions for sustainable transformation in China

Advancing localization in R&D and productionInnovative solutions across transportation, construction, printing and packaging, and industrial coatings sectorsCollaborating on a sustainable packaging innovation white paper with Tongji University profes…

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